Biller II

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Alaska is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing Clerk to support essential business office functions. You will maintain compliant billing and collection of medical services across IHS, Self-Pay, Commercial, and government programs.

The role requires at least two years of medical billing experience, the ability to mentor others, and a willingness to pursue certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years documented Medical Billing experience.
• Willingness to obtain certification (Certified Billing Specialist) within one year of hire.
• Ability to monitor/mentor Biller Specialist I for accuracy and training.
• Yup'ik speaking preferred.
• Must have a general understanding of insurance billing and willing to learn medical billing with supervised on-site training.
• Excellent verbal and written customer service skills and ability to interact in a positive HIPAA compliant manner with patients and co-workers.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to represent BBAHC in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliant billing and collecting of medical services.
• Handle IHS, Self-Pay, Commercial as well as Medicare and Medicaid third party insurance groups.
• Represent BBAHC in a professional manner and interact with patients and co-workers in a HIPAA compliant way.

Skills

Medical Billing

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Typing 60 wpm

Phone system operation

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Billing software

EHR systems

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To provide essential business office functions by maintaining compliant billing and collecting of medical services provided by BBAHC. This function includes of IHS, Self-Pay, Commercial as well as Medicare and Medicaid third party insurance groups.

To provide essential business office functions by maintaining compliant billing and collecting of medical services provided by BBAHC. This function includes of IHS, Self-Pay, Commercial as well as Medicare and Medicaid third party insurance groups.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years documented Medical Billing experience.
• Ability to monitor/mentor Biller Specialist I for accuracy and training.
• Willingness to obtain certification (Certified Billing Specialist) within one year of hire.
• Computer literate with typing speed of 60 wpm and can work in multiple computer platforms.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
• Prior general office/money handling experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred or ability to obtain certificate within 1 year.
• Yup'ik speaking preferred.
• Must have a general understanding of insurance billing and willing to learn medical billing with supervised on-site training.
• Excellent verbal and written customer service skills and ability to interact in a positive HIPAA compliant manner with patients and co-workers.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and resolve issues through research regarding medical billing.
• Able to represent BBAHC in a professional manner.