University Health Associates
University Health Associates
Morgantown, WV
Reads and abstracts data from patient medical records for all medical specialties at UHA. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes based on current regulations and coding guidelines in compliance with UHA Compliance Policy.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required and Certification required, as follows: Certification as Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), or Certification as Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based, (CCS-P), or Certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT, formerly Accredited Records Technician( (ART)). Continued employment contingent upon maintaining appropriate certification. Prior medical billing required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology or medical terminology required. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and third party payor guidelines pertaining to medical billing required. Strong knowledge of Medicare billing regulations, general coding guidelines and UHA's Compliance Policy preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: If CPC Certified, three years experience in medical coding required. If RHIT Certified, two years experience in medical coding required. If CCS-P Certified, one year experience in medical coding required. Previous clinical experience as a RN, LPN or Medical Assistant highly desirable and will substitute for coding experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Performs general accounting duties. Assists with preparation of financial reports and with other projects as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Facilitates payment of all departmental expenditures. This involves reimbursements to faculty and staff and payments to the University and outside suppliers. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years related work experience required.
Serves as a counselor and crisis intervention specialist. Conducts assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients of inpatient, outpatient and day hospitalization. Master's degree in Social Work or a related field is required. LGSW licensure or higher and two years of related experience is required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides administrative support to the department. Assists with fiscal matters and special projects. High school diploma or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience required. One year of supervisory experience highly desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for supporting the administrative and operational management of the research infrastructure for the School of Medicine based on applicable policies and procedures established by state/federal regulatory agencies, WVU, WVU Research Corp., and external funding agencies. Serves as advisor to School of Medicine and Health Sciences administrators (Assoc. Dean, AVP, VP, and Chairs) in the continual development and refinement of the infrastructure to accommodate research activities. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field required. Three years experience in a responsible administrative position in grant administration required. Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology preferred. Knowledge of institutional policies/guidelines relevant to grant administration preferred. Experience may substitute for degree. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Maintains responsibility for planning financial and personnel activities for the department. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Three years’ experience at the administrator level required, preferably in the health care field. Experience with managed care issues preferred. Experience in an academic environment preferred.
Provides administrative and technical support to the Benefits function of the Human Resources Department. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years experience in Human Resources, accounting, payroll or related office experience required. Prior employee benefits experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs billing functions in accordance with billing standards set forth by UHA Compliance Policy, insurance regulations and coding guidelines.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required and Certification required, as follows: Certification as Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), which must be obtained within 12 months from hire date, or Certification as Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based, (CCS-P), or Certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT, formerly Accredited Records Technician( (ART)). Continued employment contingent upon maintaining appropriate certification. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology or medical terminology preferred. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and third party payor guidelines pertaining to medical billing required. Strong knowledge of Medicare billing regulations, general coding guidelines and UHA's Compliance Policy preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: One year experience in medical billing required. One year additional work experience preferred. Previous clinical experience as a RN, LPN or Medical Assistant highly desirable and will substitute for coding experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Performs limited billing functions in accordance with billing standards set forth in the UHA Compliance Policy, insurance regulations and coding guidelines.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology or medical terminology preferred. Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to medical billing preferred. Familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding principles preferred. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Procedural Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) highly desired.
Minimum Work Experience: One year of work experience. Experience with medical billing strongly preferred.
Directs departmental billing process and communicates to staff all billing related issues.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required and Certification required, as follows: Certification as Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), or Certification as Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based, (CCS-P), or Certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT, formerly Accredited Records Technician( (ART)). Continued employment contingent upon maintaining appropriate certification. Prior medical billing required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology or medical terminology required. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and third party payor guidelines pertaining to medical billing required. Strong knowledge of Medicare billing regulations, general coding guidelines and UHA's Compliance Policy preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: If CPC Certified, two years experience in medical coding required. If RHIT Certified, one year experience in medical coding required. If CCS-P Certified, no additional experience is necessary. Previous clinical experience as a RN, LPN or Medical Assistant highly desirable and will substitute for coding experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Assists with the procurement of a variety of supplies and/or services required by the Corporation within the scope of authority delegated and in accordance with UHA Purchasing policies and procedures. Seeks to obtain the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price. Performs distribution, follow-up and expediting services provided by the Purchasing Department consistent with the needs of the Corporation. Assures the efficient processing, inventory, storage, distribution and costing of all stocked supplies and printed forms. High school diploma or equivalent and one year of direct purchasing-related (buyer) experience required. Knowledge of accounting principles and computer experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Confirms, cancels, and reschedules appointments by telephone utilizing the computerized scheduling system. Interviews patients to obtain demographic and financial information. Transfers calls as needed. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of customer service experience and the ability to type required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Works in conjunction with physicians, other midwifes, and the nursing staff to improve and advocate for the provision of high quality antepartum/postpartum care for normal obstetrics patients. Utilizes expert knowledge in working with nursing staff, physician staff, residents and students, in the provision of patient education, facilitation of care processes, quality assurance. Masters of Science in Nursing degree. License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of WV. Advanced certification as a Nurse Midwife. 2 years experiences as a Nurse Midwife.
Provides administration of anesthesia, including appropriate monitoring and supportive care as determined by consultation with anesthesiologist. Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program that meets the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs required. Six months experience as a CRNA required. MSN can substitute for experience. WV licensure and current certification or recertification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetist required. ACLS highly desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Evaluates patients in an Level I Trauma Center emergency department setting, forms clinical assessments, makes appropriate medical management decisions, and delivers appropriate patient care under the supervision of a faculty physician board certified or eligible in the practice of emergency medicine in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the West Virginia State Code, State Board of Medicine, and the West Virginia University Hospital Medical Staff By Laws. Must be a graduate of an approved physician assistant school and must be certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners. A graduate of a CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation) approved Class A PA training program. Certification by the NCCPA (National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants required.
Serves as a liaison between the surgical assistants and faculty and staff. The chief surgical assistant will work closely with the faculty coordinator of the surgical assistant program. These duties are in addition to their clinical surgical assistant duties. Must be a graduate of an approved physician assistant school and must be certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, having passed the surgical assistant examination. A graduate of a CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation) approved Class A PA training program. Certification by the NCCPA (National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants required.
Primarily interacts with internal and external customers to assist with directions, answer questions, and communicate information are communicated accurately and timely. High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years in a customer service orientated position preferred.
Provides filing support and retrieves various information for the Billing, Collections & A/R Department. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of work experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs various duties related to patient care and treatment as directed by attending providers. Confirms, cancels, and reschedules appointments in person, by telephone or by mail utilizing the computerized scheduling system. Interviews patients to obtain demographic and financial information. High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a medical assistant training program or one year experience, as a medical assistant required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides nutritional counseling to patients seen in a multi-disciplinary outpatient setting. Coordinates and implements the nutrition intervention component of research studies. In support of departmental and Physician Office Center goals and missions, conducts educational programs dealing with nutrition and diet therapy for the Physician Office Center and the community. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and one year experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Plans and organizes educational programs and activities targeting physicians and allied health professionals in West Virginia and surrounding states to assure financial success and compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Essentials and Standards for Commercial Support. Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, English, Journalism, Health Sciences, Education, Business Administration or related field and one year prior experience required. Knowledge of ACCME requirements preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Implements the collection procedures of UHA in order to obtain payment of the necessary information to settle or adjust the patient accounts. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of collection experience or training required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assist with implementation and facilitation of issue resolution strategies, communication strategies, training, and auditing/monitoring functions as indicated in the University Health Associates (UHA) Corporate Compliance Program. Associates degree or equivalent preferred but not necessarily in the healthcare compliance area. Certification as RHIT highly desirable. Certification as CPC, CCS or equivalent coding certification required. Healthcare background preferred. A working knowledge of the regulatory environment preferred. Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 diagnosis coding preferred. Continued employment contingent upon maintaining certification. Experience with physician billing and coding required.
Assist with implementation and facilitation of ongoing compliance auditing, monitoring, and educational activities as indicated in the University Health Associates (UHA) Corporate Compliance Program. Supports the physician and coding aspects of the UHA Billing/Coding process. Associates Degree or equivalent preferred but not necessarily in the healthcare compliance area. CPC, RHIT, CCS or equivalent coding certification required. Auditing background preferred. A working knowledge of the regulatory environment preferred. Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 diagnosis coding. 5 years experience in coding and/or auditing of physician services required. Prefer experience in multiple specialty areas.
Trains all end users on the use of the IDX software system. High school diploma or equivalent required. Adult education experiences or Train the Trainer desired. Two years of practical experience with good presentation skills required. Knowledge of IDX scheduling and referrals, an understanding of patient flow, general problem solving skills, an eye for detail, average typing skills, a genuine concern for helping others and patience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides technical support for department in terms of computer network, hardware and software. Develops, enhances and maintains the internal and external network capabilities for the department. Implements methods to download and manipulate information for purposes of research, teaching, patient care and administration. Specialized training in computer systems and applications required. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Extensive knowledge in hardware, software and networking of microcomputers to mainframes and other microcomputers required. Three years of related experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Facilitates the accounts payable functions. Prepares and performs general ledger functions. Compiles and reports information. High school diploma or equivalent and one year prior related experiences. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Develops and implements alumni programs aligned with strategic planning goals and identified needs. Manages and maintains a centralized data system. Develops standardized and specialized reports. Bachelor’s degree and one year prior experience required. Strong patient relations/customer services skills required.
Responsible for supporting and coordinating operational activities in the clinic. Will ensure appropriate support and communication with physicians and other support staff to maintain clinic flow, handle patient complaints, ensure policy and procedures are followed through. High School diploma or equivalent and three years experience in a clinical setting required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Serves as coordinator for a variety of clinical trials and/or studies within the department. Recruits patients for assigned studies which will involve chart searches, advertisement, referrals and other means as necessary and directed. Works directly with practice administrator in fiscal matters and with various internal & external physicians, internal & external regulation agencies and a variety of patients. Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in the sciences and two years experience in clinical trials coordination, required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Supervises the routine clerical operation of the Health Information Management Department. Supervises and coordinates the flow of patient charts from active file to inactive file. Recommends and implements appropriate policy/procedure changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of department. Coordinates department's Quality Assurance Program. Maintains awareness of current trends in Health Information Management. High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years experience in medical records, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity, required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Directs the development, refinement, and maintenance of the department’s information system based on overall program objectives and special needs. Directs staff training and troubleshooting related to information systems. Associate’s degree in computer science/programming required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years of experience required, preferably with large organization computing systems. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Directs marketing and public relations efforts of the department, including building patient referral base, developing and managing publications, organizing meetings, and overseeing the editing of manuscripts for publications. Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Journalism or related field required. Three years of experience in marketing, public relations and conference planning in a medical setting required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides support and coordination for departmental residency program. Coordinates with Residency Director residency program policies and implementation of procedure recommendations from the Residency Review Committee (RRC) and the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Plans, implements and supervises special projects within the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a medical office/secretarial business program or Career College or equivalent preferred. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess excellent computer skills and a working knowledge of Power Point, Access, Excel, and Word. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Three years administrative experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Researches and resolves credit balance invoices on patients’ accounts. Determines if refund or adjustment should be made to the account and processes accordingly. Corrects patient registration information. Resubmits claims to the insurance carrier requesting payment. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of work experience required. Basic accounting experience preferred. Knowledge of third party payors, medical insurance and medical billing preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Previous clinical experience highly desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides clinic assistance to faculty or resident providing treatment to patients. Ensures availability of supplies at all times. Performs chair-side, hands-on assistance with patients and charting. Performs clerical/receptionist functions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited dental assisting or surgical assisting program required. Six months experience in dental assisting required. One year of dental assisting experience may substitute for formal training. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides a range of dental hygiene services, with emphasis on preventive care and patient education, to patients being managed in the faculty practice clinics of the School of Dentistry. Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene required. Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene preferred. WV licensure as a Dental Hygienist required. Three months of previous experience as a practicing hygienist preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Manages personnel and provides administrative support to the department. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required. One year professional experience required. Healthcare experience highly desired. Experience may substitute for degree. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assists the Endocrinologist with clinical and administrative management of the division. Provides direct care and patient education. Provides personnel development. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred. Three years experience as a Diabetes Educator required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. WV licensure preferred. Certification as a Diabetes Educator required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assists Manager, Employment & Training and Employment Representative in the employment process. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of clerical experience and the ability to type required. Personal computer experience highly desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides administrative and technical support to the Human Resources Department, primarily focusing in the areas of employment and training. Provides staff support and input on other Human Resources projects. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration or related field required. One year of personnel experience required. Master's degree in Human Resources may substitute for experience. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides financial counseling to patients with delinquent accounts making proper agency referrals, completing financial statements and setting payment arrangements. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of experience in patient accounts, collections or public assistance required. Knowledge of financial assistance agencies affiliated with the state and federal government highly desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Retrieves, files, and delivers medical records at the Physician Office Center. Adds loose material and performs quality checks on records. High school diploma or equivalent required and one year of medical records experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Prepares and scans medical records from its current paper format to digitalized image format. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous medical records experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Acts as liaison between the Director of Health Information Management, the Health Information Management Staff, and support staff in the Department. Follows guidelines set forth by University Health Associates and the Health Information Management department. Assists in assuring the medical record meets all requirements to effectively and efficiently promote customer satisfaction and assures continuity of patient care. High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of Accredited Health Information program preferred. One year of previous experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Participates in the supervision and coordination of nursing activities in the unit. Provides safe and effective patient care by ensuring adherence to medical protocol established by medical board. Organizes medical and nursing activities. Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Two years progressively responsible experience required of which one year must be supervisory. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for general patient workups in the clinical area, with direction from the clinic manager. Will complete diagnostic testing on patients for subspecialty and comprehensive clinics as outlined in the JCAHPO handbook and assist in supervising clinical staff and daily activities. High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree with emphasis in the sciences preferred. Successful completion of a formal, two year CAAHEP approved training course is highly desirable. One year of experience as a COT and one year of supervisory experience is required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides nursing support to physicians and provides direct nursing care to patients in the clinic. Graduate of a practical nursing program required. WV licensure required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for all maintenance and custodial functions including routine building maintenance and custodial duties as well as seasonal outside jobs. High school diploma or equivalent required. Three months experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Coordinates and documents referral and service authorization functions for managed care patients. Completes, coordinates and monitors necessary paperwork for in-network and out-of-network referrals. Responsible for minimizing reimbursement errors as a result of inappropriate referral and enrollment information. High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical terminology and CPT coding preferred. One year of experience and the ability to type required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required and Certification required, as follows: Certification as Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), or Certification as Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based, (CCS-P), or Certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT, formerly Accredited Records Technician( (ART)). Continued employment contingent upon maintaining appropriate certification. Extensive experience in medical billing required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology or medical terminology required. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and third party payor guidelines pertaining to medical billing required. Strong knowledge of Medicare billing regulations, general coding guidelines and UHA's Compliance Policy preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: If CPC Certified, four years experience in medical coding required, of which one year of supervisory responsibility required. If RHIT Certified, three years experience in medical coding required, of which one year of supervisory responsibility required. If CCS-P Certified, two years experience in medical coding required, of which one year of supervisory responsibility required. Previous clinical experience as a RN, LPN or Medical Assistant highly desirable and will substitute for coding experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Provides leadership and management of outpatient clinical services area. Associate’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred. Licensure or certification as required by clinical discipline. Clinical expertise in the specialty area preferred. Three years of health care experience required with experience in a progressively responsible management/supervisory position required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Coordinates and administers all aspects of benefits and compensation programs. Participates as a professional in other areas of Human Resources. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required. Four years experience in Human Resources required, one year of which should be supervisory experience. Benefits experience highly desirable. Certification as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is desirable. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assists with the control and distribution of materials from the general storeroom to appropriate departments within the facility. Assures the efficient processing; storage; and distribution of all stocked materials, supplies and equipment. High school diploma or equivalent and one year of general office experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs various duties related to patient care and treatment as directed by attending providers. High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a medical assistant training program or one year experience, as a medical assistant required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Completes release of information for requestors of protected health information. Responsible for processing information for billing. Completes medical claim forms in a timely manner to assist patients and providers. Acts as interface between patients, health care providers and third party payers/insurance companies regarding claim form processing. High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates' degree in Health Information Technology preferred. One year of experience in a medical office environment or with patient accounts required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides secretarial support and assistance in the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of secretarial training or experience and the ability to type 40 wpm preferred. Medical terminology preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assesses and refers patients for supportive services. Provides counseling and education for high-risk patients. Master's degree in Social Work or related field and WV licensure required. One year of experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Transcribes technical medical data from recorded dictation. Transcription may be for multi-specialties. Records patient information for accurate maintenance of transcription records. Audits, sorts, and prepares copies of transcribed reports for distribution to various departments. High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience required. Medical terminology highly desired and the ability to type 60 wpm required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Our Center is equipped with state of the art GE and Siemens MRI equipment that includes a Signa 1.5T echo-speed, 1.5T Symphony Quantum magnet with Syngo MREase software, and a clinical/research large bore 3T. The technologist must be a graduate of an accredited American Medical Association approved course in Radiologic Technology. A Professional Registry Certification (ARRT) and Basic Life Support Certification are required. No former MRI experience needed. The technologists will be trained in a clinical setting in the most advanced MRI technology
Provides specialized nursing care for patients being treated by the department. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing highly desired. Three years of nursing experience and WV licensure required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assesses, treats, solves problems, teaches and refers patients. Participates in the education of residents and medical students. Performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Successful completion of an accredited university-affiliated practitioner program is required. Three years experience preferred and WV licensure required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides clinical support to the physician and nursing staff to assure patients' needs are met and assure the efficient operation of assigned unit. High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification as a nursing assistant is highly desired. One year of healthcare experience or training preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs a variety of administrative activities to assure efficient operation of a department. Position supervises all administrative staff in the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years experience in an office environment. Previous supervisory skills preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides assistant technical support and services to ophthalmologists to include taking patient medical histories, administering diagnostic tests, assisting ophthalmologists during treatment and surgical procedures. High school diploma or equivalent required. Evidence of successful completion of a one year program for ophthalmic assistants and Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant required. Current CPR certification (BLS) required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides technical support and services to ophthalmologists to include taking medical histories, administering diagnostic tests, interpreting tests, and assisting ophthalmologists during treatment, surgical procedures, operating the contact lens clinic and monitoring and instructing ophthalmic assistants. High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of JCAHPO and CAHEA approved programs for Ophthalmic Technicians and current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician within twelve months of hire. Two years work experience under ophthalmic supervision required. Current CPR certification (BLS) required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Reduces the level of outstanding accounts receivable through payment posting, claim submission, follow-up and collections. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of accounting or patient insurance experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Enters department level charges for inpatient, outpatient, clinic and other sites in a timely manner. Ensures accuracy and appropriateness of charge data entered. High school diploma or equivalent required. Three months experience with automated data processing equipment required. Medical terminology preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assists with billing questions and problems. Interfaces with patients and third party carriers to expedite account resolution. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of accounting or patient insurance experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Confirms, cancels, and reschedules appointments in person, by telephone or by mail utilizing the computerized scheduling system. Interviews patients to obtain demographic and financial information. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of customer service experience and the ability to type required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Verifies timesheets submitted by employees. Verifies, folds, and stuffs employees’ paychecks. Answers telephone and directs calls within the Payroll Office. Sorts checks by department. Files timesheets and other payroll forms. High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months accounting or bookkeeping experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs a wide range of specialized diagnostic clinical studies as well as participation in research. Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required. One year of experience required. Experience in PET scanner operation is desired. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Evaluates patients in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting, forms clinical assessments and makes appropriate management decisions. Graduate of an AMA approved physician assistant training program and certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for developing and managing strategies, plans and programs for the purpose of increasing referrals to the clinical enterprise. Responsible for overall management of customer relationship and prospecting functions. A Master's Degree in Marketing or other relevant business related field preferred. 2-4 years of healthcare experience preferred.
Ensures accurate and positive communication between the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at WVU and its callers, including patients and internal and external physicians. Carries out the daily responsibilities related to the Medical Access and Referral System (MARS) and the WVU Healthline. High school diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience in a medical office environment required. PC experience required and medical terminology preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Mountaineer Doctor Television (MDTV) project to facilitate communication with rural physicians through telemedicine consultations and educational programs. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Two years of progressively responsible managerial experience with concentration in telecommunications required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Processes all applications for physician enrollment with insurance carriers, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances and managed care contracts. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year experience in billing or related field preferred. Notary Public preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Plans and performs imaging procedure to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients. Performs responsible documentation of imaging and treatment procedures. Educates patients regarding procedures. Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling in order to insure procedures completion in a timely fashion. Completion of a two year American Medical Association approved course in Radiology Technology or other accredited and approved medical imaging program. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides centralized pre-registration services for patients scheduled in UHA clinics. Acts as interface between WVUH and UHA in interpreting, verifying, and transferring complete registration information from reports into database accounts for services in certain WVUH locations. Researches existing charges for each account updated and re-bills appropriate claims with corrected insurance information. High school diploma or equivalent required. Should have good typing ability. Typing test required. Medical terminology knowledge, highly desirable. One to two years in professional office setting. Excellent customer service skills required. Previous health care experience highly desirable. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Maximizes physician reimbursement by analyzing, assessing and recommending the most effective billing methods, policies, and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent and certification as a certified procedural coder required. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care or related field preferred. Five years of coding and physician's reimbursement experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides research and technical assistance. Coordinates, generates and analyzes research data involving ongoing projects in the lab. Performs standard descriptive statistical computations and prepares data as input for computer processing. Prepares materials for use in presentations and publications, and may be responsible for writing publications relating to the research. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field required. One year of related experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Designs, executes and evaluates research projects carried out by the department. Organizes and prepares academic lectures on research findings. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field and two years related experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Registered nurse to assist with clinical and research activities. Provides professional nursing care for patients using in-depth nursing knowledge. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and WV licensure required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides secretarial support to the residency program in the department. One year of secretarial training or experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Ensures the flow of the departmental billing process and communicates to staff all billing practices, procedures and related issues. Follows billing standards set forth in the UHA Compliance Policy and CMS. Ensures compliance and timeliness of department billing process. Maintains strong understanding of billing regulations of third party payors and state and federal agencies. High school graduate or equivalent required and a working knowledge of state and federal medical billing regulations. Minimum of two years experience in a medical filed or physician office required.
This position is responsible for managing the functional operations of billing, collections and A/R management to include policy and procedure development, internal and external communications, statistical reporting, trend analysis, issue resolution, budget management and human resource management. Bachelor's Degree with 3 years supervisory experience in the health care industry. Will substitute the degree with equivalent years of experience. Working knowledge of CPT/ICD-9 coding and regulatory compliance guidelines. CPC or RHIT strongly preferred.
This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of billing, collection, and A/R management to include procedure development, internal and external communications, statistical reporting, trend analysis, issue resolution, and human resource management. High School Diploma. 2-3 years supervisory experience in the health care industry.
Coordinates all master clinic schedules including physician, resident and technician schedules. Monitors and notifies all parties involved regarding time changes with schedules. Coordinates pre-admission and ancillary testing done in department. Coordinates and schedules surgeries. Coordinates with, schedules for and acts as liaison with outside hospitals and referring physicians. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of experience in medical setting required. Experience in scheduling clinics and surgeries preferred. Knowledge of insurance carriers and third party payers preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides clerical support to the department. Six months of secretarial training or experience and the ability to type 40 wpm preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides secretarial support to the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of secretarial training or experience and the ability to type 40 wpm preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides secretarial support and assistance to the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of secretarial experience required. PC experience and the ability to type 40 wpm preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Maintains the general ledger system; prepares and distributes monthly financial reports and performs other miscellaneous accounting functions. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting required. Two years of experience required, preferably in healthcare. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Assists with departmental budgetary matters and purchasing. Maintains accurate current accounts on all funds and prepares all requisitions and travel expense accounts on these funds. Helps instruct employees within the department as to proper procedures. Shares in normal office functions as required. High school diploma or equivalent with bookkeeping background and/or business administration courses required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. One year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting required. Strong patient relations/customer services skills required.
Provides administrative support to the Dean, Chief Operating Officer or Departmental Chair. Assists with fiscal matters and special projects. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or related field preferred or four years of high-level administrative experience required. Will substitute an Associate Degree with two years of high-level executive office experience. Strong computer skills, communication skills, organizational skills, and transcription are required. The ability to type 40 WPM required.
Performs a variety of administrative clerical duties for the department. High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years progressively responsible experience required. Familiarity with medical terminology and computers is required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Oversees patient service activities and operations, including patient scheduling and medical records. Provides initial contact for patients with department. Schedules patient appointments, referrals and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that patient appointments are met in a timely and efficient manner. High school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience in scheduling required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Performs payroll functions for support staff members from initial computations through distribution of checks and processing of information, reports and tax returns. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of payroll or accounting experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides professional nursing care for patients using in-depth nursing knowledge. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and WV licensure required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Will perform nursing skills pertinent to conscience sedation and pediatric general anesthesia. Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing. Certification required are BLS and ACLS preferred. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have WV licensure. Strong IV skills required. Two years of critical care experience preferred.
Participates in the sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment, instruments, handpieces, and supplies used by faculty, staff, and students at the WVU School of Dentistry. Additionally, participates in inventory maintenance, distribution, and collection of equipment, instruments, handpieces, supplies, and dental materials used at the School of Dentistry. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of work experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Responsible for overall supervision and administration of the School of Dentistry Central Sterilization and Student Clinical Dispensing Unit (CSDU). Ensures compliance with ADA, CDC and OSHA guidelines, related infection control and sterilization operations. Supervises all business and financial activities of the CSDU in compliance with WVU and School of Dentistry guidelines. Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or related field required. Equivalent experience may substitute for degree. One year supervisory experience preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Provides inpatient services, takes medical histories, performs physical examinations, assists the surgeon in the Operating Room and checks patients' post-operative progress. Graduate of an AMA approved physician assistant training program and certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Manages surgery scheduling for the Department of Ophthalmology including various outreach physicians. Provides financial counseling and makes financial status determinations for all patients being seen by the Department. Assists departmental billing staff in absences or during peak work periods such as end of the month closing. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years related experience required. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and/or physiology required. Experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding preferred. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Coordinates procedures relating to the movement and quality check of all transcribed reports. Works with four separate computer software programs involved in importing reports from the home-based and internal transcriptionists. High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical terminology preferred. One year of medical records experience required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
Serves in an administrative and clinical capacity to coordinate all transplant related services to ensure an organized delivery of care to the transplant patients. Provides specialized patient care to the pre-transplant and post-transplant patients. Provides care to research patients. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in WV as an RN required. Three years of experience in transplant care required. Strong patient relations/customer service skills required.
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