OR Billing Clerk - Swedish American

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates all aspects of billing for surgical procedures including supply, instrumentation and equipment costs ensuring accurate revenue charge generation for department.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

Graduate of Surgical Technologist or Registered Nursing program or extensive experience and knowledge of OR procedures and supplies.

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Must have Microsoft Tools experience.
• Previous computer experience.

Preferred:

N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Excellent organizational and meticulous attention to detail skills.

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Must be able to read, write legibly and communicate effectively in English.

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Basic computer skills .

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

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Audits, prepares and enters daily patient billing data including charges for surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment based on case cart requisitions following established department procedures.

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Verifies surgical supply, instrumentation and equipment charges ensuring accuracy of billing and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Supervises, educates and orients staff on the correct procedures for accurate computer entry and processing of billing data.

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Utilizes knowledge of surgical procedures and supplies to interpret billing data, ensuring appropriate charge codes are utilized to generate accurate patient billing.

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Effectively interacts and communicates in at timely fashion with Operational Supervisor, OR Staff and Materials Management staff regarding charges for special orders.

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Serves as a department resource for all staff on the proper documentation and communication of use and charging of supplies on case carts and in Omnicell.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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