Patient Biller 3

#CA-KN

This role is responsible for billing and follow-up activities to maximize reimbursement from Commercial, Government, Medicare, and third-party payors

Apply By Date: 8/21/2026 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Previous billing experience in a health care environment.
• Ability to interpret payments, correspondence and denials from insurance companies, agencies and other departments.
• Independent decision-making skills to determine appropriate course of action when following up or billing accounts.
• Detail oriented, with demonstrated organizational skills and the skill to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, set schedules, and complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate changes in policies, procedures and management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skill to work effectively with internal and external staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills to documents and reports clearly and concisely; conveys instructions, directions, and information appropriately.
• Medical Terminology, Basic Medical Coding, knowledge of HCPCS/CPT and Revenue Codes.
• Demonstrated billing and collections experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to meet production and quality standards and requirements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various types of Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Remittance Advice (RA).
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare related field
• Epic experience preferred
• Experience with using electronic medical records system
• Experience with Hospital Billing
• Demonstrated experience with credit and self-pay collections and reconiliation.
• Experience with UB04 claims submission (paper and electronic) or processing preferred.
• Skills and ability to manage heavy workload with frequently changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide whole and decimal numbers, using a calculator.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting various payer regulations to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Billing/Rebilling Complex Accounts
• 15% - Auditing/Adjusting/Reconciliaition
• 20% - Research
• 25% - Problem Solving
• 10% - Adjusting

Department Overview

Patient Financial Services (PFS) manages revenue cycle functions including DNFB, billing, contract management, insurance follow-up, charge audit, denials, underpayments as well as internal operational and functional reporting and support related to hospital/facility billing. PFS ensures account information contains accurate and comprehensive data to provide timely billing and optimal reimbursement for services rendered. PFS impacts processes to include charge capture, coding, insurance identification, data/charge entry, registration, authorizations, billing, payment posting, refund processing and collections.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $30.65 - $38.10
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 101
• UC Job Title: PAT BILLER 3
• UC Job Code: 004663
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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