Biller - Billing - Full-time

MVHC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational Assistance Program

Credit Union access

Wellness program

Job summary

MVHC seeks an experienced Biller to join our team in Chicago. You will submit claims, follow up with insurance companies, and manage patient payments, posting them accurately to each account.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of medical billing practices, basic coding, and strong computer skills. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, patient-centered organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical billing and collections.
• Billing or banking experience required.
• Familiar with common computer programs.
• Understanding of business office procedures.
• Basic medical coding and third-party payer knowledge.
• Able to use a computer, office equipment and a multiline phone.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies electronically.
• Answers questions from patients, staff and insurers professionally.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints or escalates as needed.
• Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements.
• Evaluates financial status and sets up budget payment plans.
• Monitors delinquent accounts and reports status.
• Posts payments from insurers and processes daily deposits.
• Performs collection actions including patient contact by phone.

Skills

Billing/collections

Medical coding basics

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

Office procedures

Banking experience

Third-party billing procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for a Biller to join our team!

Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!

General Summary:

Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
• Billing or banking experience is required.
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Knowledge of business office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to operate a computer, basic office equipment and operate a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to answer a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.

Working Conditions:

• Carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Sitting long periods of time.
• Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed.
• Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours.
• Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies electronically.
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies in a professional manner.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints or refers them to billing supervisor if out of scope.
• Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements
• Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor or Billing Manager for resolution.
• Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone.
• Correct and resubmit claims to third party payers.
• Posts payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.
• Participates in educational activities and attends staff meetings.
• Conducts self in accordance with MVHC’s employee handbook.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

Full-time with benefits

About MVHC:

Founded in 2008, MVHC serves as a best-in-class health care resource to ensure all members of the communities we serve have access to high-quality, affordable health care. As your "community of care," we are dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the residents in each of our convenient locations in Muskingum, Morgan, Coshocton and Guernsey counties. We are local, non-profit, and community owned. The MVHC community is comprised of more than 500 staff and providers committed to health care, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to improve the lives of residents in the communities we serve!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At MVHC, we strive to create an environment which promotes healthy work-life balance, one that provides you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients, while maintaining your family and personal objectives. This is an exciting time of growth for MVHC where we are positioned to expand access to the communities that we serve. We hope that you will consider joining the MVHC team.

• Employee satisfaction rating of 90%
• Equal opportunity employer; selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job
• We are local, non-profit, and community owned
• We offer a team approach to patient-centered comprehensive primary care

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• A comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision,prescription drug, and a health savings account option for those who qualify.
  • All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family, regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer.
• 401k with employer match for those who qualify
• Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify.
• Employer paid life insurance
• Life insurance voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify
• Access to Credit Union
• Wellness program
• Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify.
  • And much more!