Health Care Reimbursement Analyst I - Revenue Cycle
Hiring Department: Revenue Cycle
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1034389
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 8AM - 4PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: July 29, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $59,514.00 - 108,010.50 / Annual Salary
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
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The Healthcare Reimbursement Analyst I
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide case management services to patients/families.
- Interview patient to obtain demographic and social data as related to financial status, income, and access to community and/or medication resources.
- Provide general information regarding community and other government agencies. In addition, facilitate applications for programs including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid (Public Aid), Circuit Breaker, Senior Care, and Ryan White.
- Screen patients/families in consultation/supervision with MSW Supervisor regarding patient/family ability to use community services.
- Teach patient/families how to work efficiently with community and UICMC systems.
- Develop and present educational seminars for staff and DHSW staff regarding available community resources.
- Provide assistance with IDPA 2636, Allkids, MANG/disability, Emergent Need, SA Vouchers, CVC applications, ABE, SNAP or any financial entitlement program to patient/families when deemed necessary.
- Provide assistance and completion of Birth Certificates and the processing of all forms and submission to the State of Illinois.
- Follow up with patients to determine status of coverage through state and Federal entitlements and manufacturer programs.
- Provide exploration and updating of community resources and procedures, and the dissemination of this information to the Health Social Work Staff.
- Updating eligibility for community resources.
- Exploring services of new community agencies (i.e., target population, eligibility for services, patient cost, length of services, etc.)
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
A. Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, management, or finance.
B. Progressively more responsible work experience that provided a knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices in healthcare/medical billing.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience in third-party reimbursement for health care facilities (such as an accountant or auditor).
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
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