Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Medicare Hospital Billing Representative to support revenue cycle operations by managing Medicare accounts receivable and resolving billing issues to ensure timely, accurate reimbursement.
In this role, you will manage assigned accounts from follow-up through resolution, investigate claim edits, correct billing errors, process rebills and adjustments, and coordinate with internal departments to resolve charge and diagnosis discrepancies. You will also respond to internal audits, monitor payer requirements and regulatory updates, maintain account documentation, and track progress to support productivity and reimbursement goals.
This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. You will collaborate with revenue cycle colleagues, physician offices, and clinical departments to resolve billing questions, address payer issues, and improve account outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 year of experience
- Two years of experience in healthcare or hospital billing with an understanding of Medicare coverage and eligibility requirements
- Ability to enter and retrieve data within FSS0/ASF
- Familiarity with Nebo's eCare billing editors such as Classic and CMS
- Strong familiarity with medical terminology and patient financial matters
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office for designing, implementing, tracking, and maintaining moderately complex statistical information
- Strong analytical, statistical, mathematical, and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills for communication of finance-related issues to management and ancillary departments
- Sound understanding of billing processes and eligibility requirements for private and governmental payers
- Ability to work independently
- Good time management skills and ability to multitask
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
- Familiarity with medical terminology and patient fiscal matters
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience using Epic for Hospital Billing
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Disability insurance
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago