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Nebraska Medicine · Onsite · Omaha, NE

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift Details:  

M-F

Flexible Start times between 6am - 9am


Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

 

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

 


 Provide expertise in routine third party reimbursement. Responsible for maintaining up to date patient account records. Responds to insurance and patient inquiries, whether verbal or written. Handles insurance claim denials, underpayments and resubmission of claims. Optimizes hospital revenue by researching, auditing, identifying trends and resolving possible claim denials through a standardized appeal process. Analyzes payments and payment accuracy comparing billed charges to payment and expected reimbursement for commercial, invoice and governmental payers. Interpret Managed Care contracts and/or Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations to ensure proper reimbursement/ c ollection.  Performs payment validation by utilizing internal and/or external resources to ensure proper  reimbursement. Reviews, research and appeal   p artially   denied claims for reconsideration. Focus on working complex denials across multiple payers and/or specialties. Conducts account history research as required, including navigating patient encounters and charts, researching charge and payment histories, determining historic account and claim status changes, and researching the payer remittance advice.  


Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years experience healthcare compliance experience with hospital or physician revenue cycle processes required.
  • High school education or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in business administration, healthcare or related field OR equivalent combination of education/experience combined (one year of education equals one year of experience required).
  • Knowledge of hospital and/or professional revenue cycle processes required.
  • Ability to work with diverse customer base through effective verbal and written communication required.
  • Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities required.
  • Knowledge of computer based programs including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills with aptitude for detail oriented work required.
  • Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with both hospital and physician revenue cycle with billing and Epic systems.
  • Certification through hospital or professional revenue cycle organization preferred.
  • Membership in hospital or professional revenue cycle organization preferred.




 

 

 

 

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committin

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