Biller-Patient Accounting

Sherman Oaks Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California is seeking a skilled Biller to manage insurance billing for multiple carriers, ensure accurate coding, and support efficient revenue cycle operations.

You will follow up on balances, communicate clearly with clients and staff, maintain productivity, and prepare effective appeals to insurers, all within a full-time day-shift role. Strong billing knowledge and CPT/HCPCS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements (1–2 years billing experience)
• Familiarity with CPT, HCPCS, and Revenue Code structures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet timelines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required

Responsibilities

• Bill all insurance, workers’ compensation, and HMO/PPO carriers.
• Audit patient accounts to ensure correct procedure and charges; identify missing codes.
• Follow up on insurance balances to ensure timely payment; communicate with clients and staff.
• Write effective appeals to insurance companies; input follow-up notes in systems.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Coding knowledge (CPT/HCPCS)

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Responsibilities

The Biller is responsible to bill all insurance companies, workers’ compensation carriers, as well as HMO/PPO carriers. Audits patient accounts to ensure procedures and charges are coded accurate and corrects billing errors. Able to identify stop loss claims, implants and missing codes. Maintains proficiency in Medical Terminology.

The Biller is responsible for the follow-up performed on insurance balances as needed to ensure payment without delay is received from the insurance companies. Communicates clearly and efficiently by phone and in person with our clients and staff members. Maintains productivity standards and reports. Obtains updated demographic information and all necessary information needed to comply with insurance billing requirements. Operates computer to input follow up notes and retrieve collection and patient information. Is able to write effective appeals to insurance companies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements and 1-2 years of billing experience

2. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and Revenue Code structures

3. Effective written and verbal communication skills

4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

5. Analytical and problem-solving skills

6. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.23 to $26.49. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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