Title: Medical Coding & Billing Spec

Employee Classification: Medical Coding & Billing Spec

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Health & Wellness-Gen-160700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 41,640

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) Student Health and Wellness Center is a full-service medical center offering all UNT students general wellness and specialty medical care. We are staffed with licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified lab technologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, and medical assistants.

Position Overview

Acts as primary billing/checkout clerk. Assists the Billing Supervisor with opening/closing the department. First point of contact within the Billing Department as a customer service representative.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and three years of general office or clerical experience. Substitution of education for experience allowed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to problemsolve and make decisions. Skill in recording and compiling material for reports. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to professionally handle clients in stressful situations with empathy and composure.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Previous medical office experience. Previous customer service experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• % - Presents a professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers. Follows appropriate chain of command. - ()
• % - Participates in all mandatory SHWC trainings and meetings, including committees, as assigned. Practices and follows proper privacy and security regulations. - ()
• % - Participates/volunteers with SHWC events, including internal events, orientations, etc. - ()
• % - Checks out patients, ensuring that insurance information is correct and followups are scheduled as necessary, process and posts payments. Provide information on parking, no show fees, ancillary fees, and services provided. - ()
• % - Provides phone and billing window coverage. - ()
• % - Assists with opening and closing job duties as assigned. - ()
• % - Maintains security of cash fund and deposit which includes being assigned a cash bag at beginning of shift, collecting payments throughout the day, and accurately posting individual deposit at end of shift. - ()
• % - Other duties as assigned. - ()

Physical Requirements

Environmental Hazards

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.