Job Description

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Department

DENTISTRY-FINANCIAL AFFAIRS (IN-DSFA-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've
become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

Job Summary

• Coordinates insurance claim filings including submission, tracking, payment posting, allocation, and appeal of denials.
• Submits and tracks pre-determinations and prior authorizations.
• Establishes and maintains contact with third party pay (insurance) providers to ensure awareness of process, qualifications, and coverage changes.
• Counsels patients, students, faculty, and staff regarding 3rd party coverage.
• Generates patient statements and other invoices.
• Performs data entry, posts payments, reconciles billings and invoices, checks balances and maintains patient files.
• Works with insurance companies to perform insurance billing, review, and verification of accounts in accordance with program provisions.
• Verifies eligibility and benefits, obtains pre-authorizations, enters medical codes, requests payments, and resolves account issues.
• May assist with other functions of revenue cycle operations.
• May perform accounts receivable audits and adjustments.
• May run reports related to medical and dental billing.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Some college coursework in insurance billing, data processing, and/or medical terminology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in medical billing, or a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and providers

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time
moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis

This is a fully remote position. However, this is subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$18 - $25 per hour based on experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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