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Medicare Billing Assistant

The Medicare Billing Assistant supports the Government Unit and is responsible for reviewing, correcting, and completing billings to ensure complete and accurate billing of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and/or other Government (Champus, Tricare, VA) payers. Utilizes multiple databases and applications to analyze and take appropriate action on information or documents received. Applications and Databases consist of: EPIC, Hospital Rates, CIRIUS, RevCyclePro, Imaging, DDE, and various payer sites. Frequent contact with Patient Financial Services staff, department, and management, as well as patients, billing and professional fee and collection service vendors.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The hourly rate of pay $31.22 - $44.69. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six or more months of experience in a hospital or medical billing office environment or a certificate from an accredited medical billing program.
• Knowledge of ICD, CPT4, HCPCS, DRG, Revenue, APC Groupers and/or Medi-cal billing codes.
• Knowledge of hospital contracts, insurance billing requirements, UB04 claim forms, Medicare, Medi-cal, Managed Medicare/Medi-cal, and compliance program regulations.
• Knowledge of electronic billing processes.
• Knowledge of computer operation, keyboard functions, adding machine, copy machine, and fax machine operation.
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and written procedures.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
• Computer software skills (i.e. Microsoft Applications and E-mail, etc.).
• The ability to work onsite in Emeryville.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPIC experience.
• Medical terminology experience.
• Understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job Code and Payroll Title: 004722 BLANK AST 3

Job Category: Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Financial

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class: Career

Location: Emeryville, CA

Campus: Emeryville

Work Style: Flexible

Shift: Days

Shift Length: 8 Hours