University
of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont’s academic medical center and founding member of
the University of Vermont Health Network, seeks a Lab Reimbursement Specialist.
Position Summary:
The
Laboratory Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all of the
services performed by Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, both technical and
professional, are billed appropriately, in accordance with Departmental
procedures, University of Vermont Medical Center policy and State and Federal
law. The Laboratory Reimbursement Specialist works within the Lab and across
UVMMC to develop, implement, and maintain the necessary systems for optimizing
charge capture, they frequently resolve billing problems, collaborate on the
lab’s cost accounting process, annually review and set patient & discounted
client pricing to minimize patient out of pocket expenses, optimize
reimbursement and maintain market share. She/he develops and maintains lab
databases relating to cost, fee schedules and all billing activities. She/he
produces reports for both internal and external use. The incumbent serves as a
resource to the entire Laboratory on issues related to billing, coding and
reimbursement.
Education:
Four
year Bachelor’s degree with National Certification as a Medical Technologist
preferred, other Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences considered with
adequate clinical laboratory experience. Additional training in billing,
compliance, and coding desirable.
Experience:
Four
years of experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting. One year of experience
with Laboratory and Pathology coding, medical billing, and data base management
preferred.
The
Organization:
The
University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network, a home
health and hospice agency, and medical group serving patients and their
families in Vermont and northern New York. The University of Vermont
Health Network is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high
quality academic health care for a rural region.
Apply
at:
https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Pages/Health-Careers/JobPostings/JobDetailsViewWD.aspx?qid=R0016224&Title=Lab%20Reimbursement%20Specialist&utm_source=AAPC&utm_medium=Job%20Board&utm_campaign=Other%20Non-Clinical%20-%20Lab%20Reimbursement%20Specialist
University
of Vermont Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package and
encourages professional growth.
University of Vermont Medical Center proudly offers a non-smoking work
environment. We are an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.