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Medical Office Specialist (Transplant Financial Coordinator) - UI Health, Transplant

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 13, 2025
Medical Office Specialist (Transplant Financial Coordinator) - UI Health, Transplant Medical Office Specialist (Transplant Financial Coordinator) - UI Health, Transplant Hiring Department: Transplant Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038610 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: December 25, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.07 - 46.52 / Hourly Wage 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 This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Reporting to the Director of Transplant Finance & Administration, the Transplant Financial Coordinator is responsible for reviewing all inpatient and outpatient clinical activities within the EPIC system. Inclusive of their review is confirmation that activities are to be billed to the appropriate payer. Duties & Responsibilities: Registers and enters patient registration into the computerized patient care system in accordance with established policies and procedures. Coordinates patients' appointment schedules (e.g., contacts patients to confirm appointments, set up return appointments); mails new information to new patients containing directions, appointment confirmations, and required releases. Initiates, retrieves and reviews medical records and other source documents either manually or with a computer for transplant related clinical activities. Initiates, reviews, and monitors service billing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Assists in the supervision of student workers, other clerical staff in the clinical unit, and those at the lower level of this series; assigns work priorities according to established schedule or adjusting them as needed. Establishes and maintains effective procedures for obtaining and maintaining patient unit supplies and equipment; maintains inventory of equipment and/or supplies; prepares reports as requested by superiors. Assists in possible changes in current operating procedures or suggests the development of new ones; keeps staff informed of any additions/deletions/changes in operating procedure/policies in the clinic. Serves as a liaison between clinical team and other administrative staff, Responsible for maintaining a satisfactory physical environment in the patient unit such as ensuring that equipment is properly placed. Monitors work flow; trains new staff; is responsible for training permanent, temporary, and backup coverage in all phases of reception work. Verifies external referrals to the health care facility. Attends informational meetings/seminars for further education on behalf of the unit. Performs duties at the lower level of this series. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months), from the categories below: A. College education with coursework in a medical or para-medical field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, or medical secretary and/or business fields such as business, finance, computer science, public administration, or social science, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) B. Work experience comparable to that performed at the Medical Office Associate level or in other positions of comparable responsibility. Preferred Qualifications: Bi-lingual 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. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18654?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-f1b64e21054e2b4289c49bcb770652c5