Account Assistant 4, Accts Receivable

15-Feb-2024

Clinical Affairs – YMA Accounts Receivable

86387BR

University Job Title

Account Assistant 4

Bargaining Unit

L34 – Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Administration, Clinical

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Outside of campus, within Connecticut

Worksite Address

221 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor and Team Leader, employee will be responsible for insurance follow-up on carrier denials and no insurance response claims for Yale Medicine. Employee will also function as a liaison in the day to day follow-up of denied and no response claims to obtain maximum reimbursement for services rendered by Yale Medicine. This opportunity is currently remote (work from home) within CT.

Essential Duties

1. Serves as a principal source of information on rules and procedures governing University accounts receivable. Oversees and instructs support staff.  2. Oversees maintenance of account files, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reviews payment histories.  3. Resolves problem and delinquent accounts with supervisor and collection agency. Assists with final review and disposition of problem accounts. 4. Recommends and implements changes to systems and operating procedures. Composes form letters and correspondence used in accounts receivable activities.  5. Researches individual accounts. Summarizes findings in reports. Completes and processes forms. Performs clerical functions incidental to account activity.

Required Education and Experience

Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Excellent interpersonal skills must be able to deal with people in a tactful and courteous manner.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work assigned in order to meet goals and deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Strong ability to process high volume workload accurately and professionally.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated record of excellent attendance and punctuality. Proper demeanor and attire.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Working knowledge of EPIC and EPIC WQs. PC data entry experience. Knowledge and working experience with ICD9 and CPT4 coding systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially EXCEL/WORD.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

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