Billing Assistant Associate

St Claire; Morehead (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Family Medical Supply in Morehead, KY is seeking a Billing Assistant Associate to prepare and follow up on insurance claims, ensuring timely reimbursement. The role supports office staff, handles patient registration, and maintains billing files with high accuracy and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities include submitting electronic billing, resolving billing issues, and coordinating with patients, insurers, and internal teams to address account questions and ensure proper remittance

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in healthcare, clinical setting, or related area preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and submit electronic billing for third-party reimbursements.
• Follow up on insurance claims and resolve billing issues to facilitate payment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient accounts and billing activities.
• Assist with supervision of office staff and daily office management tasks.
• Greet and assist customers, complete patient registration, and process billing information with attention to privacy and accuracy.

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Billing Assistant Associate### Billing Assistant AssociateApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: Family Medical Supply: Full time: Posted Today: R-000005498At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryResponsible for preparing and following up on insurance claims to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement. Analyzes patient accounts and hospital bills to verify accuracy of charges and resolve claims. Assists with supervision of office staff and daily office management activities. Provides secretarial support, schedules appointments, maintains files, and ensures compliance with privacy and regulatory guidelines. Greets and assists customers, completes patient registration, and processes billing information with professionalism and attention to detail. ## Essential Functions• Prepares and submits electronic billing for third-party reimbursements.• Follows up on insurance claims and resolves billing issues to facilitate payment.• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient accounts and billing activities.• Processes mail inquiries and files accounts for security, accessibility, and audit purposes.• Follows collection and bad debt processes, including maintaining information on write-off accounts.• Reports payments to the agency and prepares remittance documentation according to procedures.• Batches, codes, and keys remits for each payer class.• Prepares financial contracts for payment plans and charity or indigent care applications.• Interacts with patients, insurance companies, and internal departments to address account questions and resolve issues.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent experience ## Experience Requirement0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresN/A ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. NeverG. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. NeverK. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 1. NeverM. Temperature extremes: 1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. NeverO. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures: 1. NeverR. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. NeverS. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 1. NeverU. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds. It also involves occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Family Medical Supply**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:707 East Main St.**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky