As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 905 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14624 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 910401 Patient Self-Pay Services Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 205 H Compensation Range: $19.62 - $26.49 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for collecting receivables due from patient/responsible parties. Identifies and processes accounts requiring outside collection intervention. Negotiates installment payment arrangements with the guarantor or a financially responsible individual which are equitable to both the individual and URMC. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Resolves receivables due from patients. + Identifies and prepares for appropriate action of those accounts which cannot be resolved amicably and requires legal or collection activity. + Makes recommendation for write-off, resolves credit balances by, requests transfers and refunds, etc. + Documents and formalizes all actions to ensure compliance with university and legal requirements. + Maintains records for effective reporting of efforts. + Responds to patient written and verbal inquiries. + Negotiates installment payment arrangements with the guarantor or a financially responsible individual that are equitable to both URMC and individual. + Interacts with ancillary areas which impact receivables to resolve A/R problems and address patient problems delaying payment. + Maintains a general knowledge of billing and collection regulations and procedures which affect A/R. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Associate's degree and 3 years of hospital patient accounting or consumer collections experience required + Or equivalent combination of education and experience **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** + Certification obtained from a nationally accredited billing program (i.e., Certified Medical Billing Specialist CMBS, Certified Medical Records Technician CMRT, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist CMRS) upon hire preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a **Current** **Employee,** please **log into myURHR** to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. **Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.** Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.