Biller

Nevada Regional Medical Center; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Nevada Regional Medical Center is seeking a Billing Clerk to prepare and submit clean claims, respond to patient and insurer inquiries, and resolve billing discrepancies.

The role requires a high school diploma; 2+ years experience preferred. Base wage starts at $17.17 per hour, with increases based on experience and incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clean claims to various payers electronically or on paper.
• Handle patient inquiries and answer questions from clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Identify and resolve patient billing problems.
• Follow-up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Issue adjusted, corrected, and/or rebilled claims.
• Identify and initiate refunds to patients and/or insurance companies.
• Call and speak with insurance companies to determine denial reasons.
• File appeals.
• Balance patient accounts.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clear communication

Math skills

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay:Base Wage starting at $17.17; increased based on experience

Incentive Eligible Position:Yes

Essential Functions

• Prepare and submit clean claims to various payers either electronically or by paper.
• Handles patient inquires and answers questions from clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing problems.
• Follow-up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Issues adjusted, corrected, and/or rebilled claims.
• Identifies and initiates refunds to patients and/or insurance companies.
• Calls and speaks with insurance companies to determine denial reasons.
• Files appeals.
• Balance patient accounts.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and compete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience.
• Previous experience in billing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures.