Business Assistant, Ag Purchasing Center

by Irma Moore | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Job Summary

Under the direction of leadership, the Business Assistant will assist faculty, students, and staff in areas supported by the Agriculture Business Office Procurement Center with the procurement of goods and services, as well as other business office functions. Responsible for saving and assigning procurement related requests to the process queue, assisting or directing procurement related inquiries, combining and saving files, receiving orders in Ariba and reconciliation of departmental purchasing cards. Serve as a point of contact for all procurement and other related questions, while assisting departmental faculty, staff, and students with procurement needs. Utilize the TDX tracking system to manage workflow.     

This position is classified as 0.75 FTE and fully remote.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• High school diploma / GED
• One (1) year of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and education maybe considered
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task 
• Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
• Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential 
• Strong verbal and written communication with skills
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff 
• Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to problem solve and analyze issues 
• Preferred: Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Preferred:

• University experience

Long Description

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position  
• FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)  
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Define Contribution Plan  
• Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Coding Denial Specialist – Rev Cycle

by Irma Moore | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

hat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won’t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as… 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

RESTRICTED TO MMS/REVENUE CYCLE/CHARGE CAPTURE & CODING

The Coding Denial Specialist is responsible for resolving denied claims within the Charge Capture/Coding department under the direction of the Manager, Charge Capture & Coding and the Director, Charge Capture & Coding. The Denial Specialist collaborates with members of the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team including Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) to identify trends and develop rejection prevention strategies. This position is responsible for providing feedback using reports and data to coding managers.  The Coding Denial Specialist applies official coding guidelines, payer policies and established departmental policies and procedures to resolve claim rejections ensuring that timely filing deadlines have not been exceeded. 

UTHealth is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Coding Denial Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical coding and billing, with a focus on identifying and resolving coding-related denials. This role involves analyzing denied claims, determining the root causes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. The specialist will work closely with healthcare providers and billing staff to educate them on coding guidelines and best practices. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as the role requires effective collaboration to minimize future denials and optimize revenue cycle performance. If you are passionate about improving coding accuracy and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

• Department: Revenue Cycle
• Status: Full-time
• Location: Remote (2 -4 weeks onsite for training @ 1851 Crosspoint Ave, 77054) meetings, additional training, etc.).
• Must live in Texas (TX)This is a Remote position, and you must reside in Texas
  • Must be able to attend any required onsite meetings

**We DO NOT provide lodging or mileage reimbursement for training**

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.    Performs timely and accurate review of coding related denials, appeal and submission, including tracking findings. Addresses denied claims and performs research to resolve coding related rejections.  Reviews medical record and coded information to determine if coding needs to be changed or if an appeal is needed for resolution.  Monitors and tracks denial trends to help identify education/feedback opportunities.  Proactively monitors Revenue Cycle communications and payer websites for policy and guideline changes.
2.    Responsible for reviewing underpayments in Rev Builder and resolving Claim Edits.  Reviews charge sessions that require resolution via claim system edits in IDX and EPIC.  Resolves edits per coding guidelines and department procedures.  Performs reviews to validate missed coding opportunities and participates in meeting to review findings and provide feedback to coding leadership for coding education opportunities.
3.    Performs other Coding functions as appropriate, including assisting with coding backlogs as necessary.
4.    Adheres to established productivity standards and maintains tracking tools.  Stays up-to-date with all federal, state and departmental coding guidelines and procedures.  Attends department meetings to discuss denial trends and prevention opportunities.
5.    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Certification/Skills:

Must have one of the following certifications: 
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).  Knowledge of ICD-10 CM and CPT coding conventions.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, the ability to abstract data and maintain a database required
Effective verbal and written communication between internal and external customers
Excellent time management skills.  Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.      
 

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.  Associates degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field is preferred. 
 

Minimum Experience:

3 years of experience in a Health Information Management (HIM) multi-specialty coding.  Strong professional (pro-fee) coding experience in multi-specialty clinic, EPIC/IDX and Cerner EMR experience is preferred.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
 

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
 

Data Engineer

by Irma Moore | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

As part of the global Operations & Technology organization, the D&A team is focused on data and analytics strategies for the future. We support NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands – from broadcast, cable, news, and sports networks to film studios, world-renowned theme parks, and a diverse suite of digital properties. We take pride in supplying our business groups with data to advise and shape strategic business decisions related to our content.

We are seeking a Data Engineer who is eager to contribute to building the next generation of data pipelines and applications to support our generative AI initiatives. This role is a perfect match for those who are early in their data engineering career, a strong interest in leveraging generative AI technologies and have a “hands-on” approach to coding, building, and cleansing datasets to derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with business leaders, engineers, and product managers to define and meet data requirements.
• Work closely with technology teams to execute ETL/ELT processes, leveraging cloud-native principles to manage data from diverse sources.
• Participate in the design, construction, and scaling of data pipelines, integrating data from various sources, including internal systems, third-party platforms, and cloud environments.
• Support internal process optimizations by automating workflows, enhancing data delivery, and redesigning infrastructure to boost scalability.
• Apply appropriate design patterns to ensure performance, cost-efficiency, security, scalability, and a positive end-user experience.
• Be actively involved in development sprints, demonstrations, and retrospectives, contributing to the deployment and release processes.
• Cultivate relationships with IT support teams to ensure the smooth deployment of work products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, demonstrating a foundational understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT principles, and data warehousing.
• Experience with data management fundamentals, data storage principles, and cloud-based data warehouses such as cloud Storage (AWS S3, GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage), GCP BigQuery, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in building data pipelines using Python/SQL.
• Demonstrate experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, or a willingness to learn.
• Experience in applying CI/CD principles and processes to data engineering solutions.
• General understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases

Desired Characteristics:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across diverse teams and navigating a large, matrixed organization efficiently.
• Action-oriented – You’re constantly figuring out new problems and are regularly showing results with a positive attitude, always displaying ethical behavior, integrity, and building trust

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 – $135,000

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance
Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles’ County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Remote Medical Imaging Processing Agent (MIPS Agent)

by Irma Moore | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Overview

The purpose of the MIPS (Medical Image Processing) Agent is to review and associate medical records to the appropriate requests while maintaining adequate production and quality levels through tracked metrics.

This is a REMOTE Position.  The schedule may require a Tuesday through Saturday commitment.  The position is full-time, ongoing, and includes full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and associate individual records to the correct location for client downloading
• Perform quality checks prior to associating each record for download, ensuring all protected health information is safeguarded in the client record
• Responsible for identifying incoming invoices and provide to the PIQ lead
• Process incoming authorizations for request of records in a timely manner as outlined by Cotiviti process
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Some previous healthcare experience preferred, specifically with medical records
• Solid typing skills for data entry
• Strong computer navigation skills; ability to open and navigate within a web brower, utlize email such as MS Outlook, navigate in MS Excel, learn new systems, etc.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership/accountability,
• Strong attention to detail (including planning, executing, and follow-up procedures, and self-review)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrable punctuality and ability to maintain a consistent schedule
• Schedule may be Monday through Friday, OR Tuesday through Saturday.

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Ability to meet team minimum metrics which requires fast pacing while still maintaining quality of work (i.e. lack of errors)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area, FREE FROM DISTRACTION or competing priorities.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Base compensation is $17.00/hr. 

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Date of posting: 12/20/2024
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 01/31/2025, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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Cotiviti is an equal employment opportunity employer. Cotiviti recruits, hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for a specific job. Cotiviti values its diverse workforce and its selection of employees is made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic carrier status, military service, veteran status, disability, or any other category of class protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions and personnel actions, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are and will continue to be administered in accordance with, and to further the principle of, equal employment opportunity.

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Cotiviti will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

Rep, Mobile Examiner – (P/T) – ExamOne/Nashville, TN area

by Irma Moore | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Nashville, Tennessee

Under the direction of the Branch Manager or Field Leader, the Mobile Examiner’s primary responsibility is to provide coverage in the field ensuring that mobile exams are completed accurately and on time. Maintain a safe and professional environment for applicants, clients, and employees, perform with confidence all aspects of an insurance exam, including specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures. May also be required to act as coach, mentor, instructor and resource person for new employees who have completed the required phlebotomy training program.

1. Ensures all specimens are collected accurately and on time.
   1. Collects specimens according to established procedures.   
   2. Conducts in center exams and mobile exams, which include taking basic vitals, medical histories, venipuncture, urine collection, and EKG. Also collects specimens for pre- employment drug screenings and other Quest Diagnostics services.  
   3. Responsible for completing application packets and other paperwork accurately.  
   4. Label, centrifuge and split specimens as required by test order. 
   5. Upload and complete cases in portal within 24 hrs on weekdays and within 48 hrs on weekends.  
   6. Package specimens for transport and ship to lab indicated on work orders.  
2. Responsible for the safe and timely transporting of specimens, supplies, equipment and materials to the appropriate destination.
   1.  Maintains records of each specimen collected each day. Support Record Deletion process when directed by Management.  
   2. Submits original paperwork to destination.  
   3. Provides customer service to clients.  
3. Follows current Examiner’s Manual.
   1. Reads, understands and complies with departmental policies, protocols and procedures: (i.e. Procedure Manuals, Safety Manual, Compliance Manual, Automobile policies and procedures, Employee Handbook, Quality Assurance Manual).  
   2. Maintains all appropriate Phlebotomy logs.  
   3. Maintains error rate of no more than 3%.  
   4. Confirms exams with clients day before appointment and status the case at time of confirmation.  
   5. Correct non-applicant errors within a 24 hour timeframe.  
   6. Submits accurate time and travel logs as directed by management and on time.  
   7. Submits accurate expense forms, if applicable, on the required day.  
   8. Properly clock in and out for work assignments.  
   9. Provides travel logs when applicable.  
4. Demonstrates organizational commitment.
   1. Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming and dress code and lab coat policies, appearing neat and clean at all times. Be aware of smoke residue and heavy fragrances.  
   2. Wear company issued identification badge at all times during work assignments.  
   3. Reports on time to work, following attendance guidelines.  
   4. Answers the telephone in a friendly and helpful manner, by incorporating the company name, self-identification and a helpful statement. 
   5. Communicates appropriately with customers, agents, applicants, coworkers and the general public.  
   6. Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to the appropriate Manager or Supervisor.  
   7. Remains polite and courteous at all times.  
5. Additional responsibilities required of Mobile Examiner.
   1. Ensures facilities or work areas are neat, clean and in good repair, takes appropriate action to advise Manager or Supervisor of required repairs and maintenance; Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled.  
   2. Assist with periodic inventory counts, report shortages and problems to Manager or Supervisor as they occur; stocks supplies as needed.  
   3. Provide supply orders as specified by Branch Manager. 
   4. Work effectively with staff employees to ensure compliance with dress code, EHS & QA requirements, customer service requirements and SOP’s, advising Manager or Supervisor of any issues or problems as they arise.  
   5.  Performs other department-related clerical duties when assigned.  
   6. Answers phone and dispatch calls when assigned.  
   7. Participates on teams and special projects when asked.  
   8. Assist Manager or Supervisor with the implementation of SOPs for examiner services in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines.  
   9. With direction and guidance from Manager or Supervisor, and having appropriate training guidelines, act as mentor and resource person for new employees providing support for department protocols, practices and procedures.  
   10.  Assist with distribution of technical information and communications to the work group. 
   11. Flexible travel (up to 25 mile radius) and flexible work hours. Maintain dates of availability and dates unavailable in Examview. 
6.  All other duties as assigned, within scope of the position.  
7. Required use of company i-pad or specified electronic device. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

• Minimum 100 documented successful blood draws required.  
• Minimum one-year phlebotomy experience. Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients is a plus. 

Preferred Work Experience:  

Prefer urine or hair follicle collection and EKG experience. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• Sitting for periods of time  
• Standing while performing work  
• Driving to and from work assignments 
• Lifting no more than 40 pounds. 
• Ability to multitask 
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements; weekends, holidays and overtime. May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM.  
• Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record with access to dependable/insured transportation 

Knowledge:  

N/A

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
• Demonstrates good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; is able to manage concerns of patients and employees in a professional manner.  
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft office with the ability to learn new software. 
• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment. Seek supervisor guidance when appropriate. 
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. 

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets