Patient Biller

#CA-KN

Ensure timely and accurate billing of facility claims, to include edit resolution, patient demographic analysis and correction, authorization/referral review and claim attachments.

Apply By Date: 1/26/2026 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 or GED equivalency.
• Previous billing experience in a health care environment.
• High attention to details;
  Ability to bill clean Hospital claims while maintaining quality and productivity expectations.
• Ability to use computer technology effectively to perform all work functions as well as to navigate through the internet or other software (e.g. DDE) to obtain eligibility and/or make demographic updates as indicated.
• Independent decision-making skills to determine appropriate course of action in billing accounts.
• Knowledge of Government and other third-party payer program requirements, billing codes, coding systems and medical terminology.
• Ability to understand contract language to properly adjust accounts to expected reimbursement.
• Mathematical skills to audit accounts and calculate expected reimbursement/underpayments.
• Ability to interpret payments, correspondence and denials from insurance companies, agencies and other departments.
• Ability to compose and use spreadsheets to calculate complex reimbursement.
• Knowledge of the Epic billing and clinical modules in order to research and adjust accounts.
• Ability to read and interpret information sufficient to understand memos, manuals and bulletins regarding complex billing and follow-up procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, work accurately and quickly under pressure in order to meet deadlines set by the department, government programs, or private insurance carriers.
• Ability to react with flexibility and patience and maintain efficiency and accuracy under sustained and immediate pressure created by heavy workload, frequent interruptions and multiple, sometimes competing, requests.
• Ability to establish a good rapport and professional working relationship with all departmental personnel, management and outside parties. Maintains appropriate interdepartmental communications. Demonstrates professionalism, tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with personnel at all levels in and outside of the health system; utilizes effective listening and questioning techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Principals of Community standards.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated skill with various spreadsheet and software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word, Clearinghouse, Contract Management and Patient Accounting Systems.
• Adherence of UCD/UCDH methods, policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet production and quality standards and requirements.

• Government Program Hospital Billing experience.
• Knowledge of the Epic billing and clinical modules in order to research and adjust accounts.
• Knowledge of Epic and other coding systems.

• 60% - Billing
• 25% - Research/Auditing
• 5% - Adjusting
• 5% - Projects/Miscellaneous
• 5% - Interpersonal Skills Standards

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.

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.73 - $33.24
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 102
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  PAT BILLER 2
• UC Job Code: 004664
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours, Monday-Friday
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP
  165)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid Position: Yes (mix of on-site and remote work)

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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and…