Temporary Health Information Representative I

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Center for Children and Families Department is currently seeking a Student Office Assistant to join their team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Works closely with the Practice Manager in managing and maintaining patient records at the Center for Children & Families (CCF).
• Conducts EMR chart reviews, processing release authorizations, and scanning/uploading documents. Handles patient correspondence, managing record retention, and assisting with financial tasks such as invoicing and payment follow-ups.
• Ensures accuracy in billing codes and collaborates with the Practice Manager for daily payment reconciliation.
• In collaboration with the clinical staff, maintains medical records of CCF patients.
• Conducts frequent chart reviews in the EMR.
• Identifies missing documentation in clinic files and works with relevant staff to make sure records contain all necessary information.
• Processes authorization for the release of information according to policies and procedures under state laws and University policies.
• Processes mailing of correspondence from providers to patients by regular or certified mail.
• Assists in purging, logging, and shredding of documents that have met record retention requirements.
• Prepares and submits invoices as needed to payors (including MDCPS) and provides follow-up.
• Prepares reports regularly of patient balances, sends statements, and invoices, and follows up on attempts to collect for payment.
• Reviews transaction/billing codes used in the EMR to ensure accuracy; when issues arise, addresses them promptly with relevant staff.
• Works with the Practice Manager to ensure daily charge reconciliation of payments and transaction codes.

Temporary

High school diploma or GED required

Monday - Friday

16.76/hr

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As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.