USFTGP Taleo Facility Profile:

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP) was created through an advanced affiliation between The University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital to provide advanced care to patients and their families throughout Florida. Specialties include cardiology, endocrinology, hepatology, organ transplantation, pediatrics, primary care, neurology, OBGYN, neurosurgery & orthopedics.

This position will be responsible for working independently at a remote practice site to insure that all patients presenting for care are appropriately processed based on RCO front-end policies and procedures. This includes registration of both demographic and insurance information into the PCIS system. Responsible for verification of insurance and other third party payers using multiple on-line products to insure that services provided are covered and payable. Responsible for all check-in and check-out processes including collection of appropriate co-payments, current outstanding balances and non-covered services. Responsible for entering charges for this location into the billing system and insuring that all front-end edits are addressed and cleared. Responsible for reconciliation of cash drawer, preparation of deposit and cash reporting for the practice site based on RCO policies and procedure. Will assist providers at this location with information and guidance related to insurance and managed care. Will be responsible for insuring that TES workfiles for this location are worked regularly to clear all TES edits. Will communicate and work closely with the RCO management regarding financial issues which may arise that are unique to this off-site location.

Must be fluent and able to conduct business in English which includes reading, writing and speaking

Education: High school diploma.

Experience: Minimum 3 year previous experience in clinical setting, preferably large multi-specialty group working with front end processes related to proactive review to insure maximum payment for services provide. Knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding. Experience with third party payers and managed care contracts and the ability to interpret payer requirements and limitations.

Skills: Excellent organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills and use of on-line payer websites. Must be able to work independently in order to accomplish the required tasks associated with the position for this practice site. Ability to interact professionally with diverse personalities at all times and act tactfully when dealing with patients on financial matters and other difficult situations.

Requirements reflect the minimum level necessary to be eligible for this position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.