Billing Assistant Associate

UK St. Claire; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire is seeking a detail-oriented insurance billing specialist to prepare and submit electronic claims, follow up on reimbursements, and help ensure accurate patient billing records.

The role includes coordinating with patients and insurers while supporting office operations for timely payments. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-2 years in healthcare billing, and strong accuracy in documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interacts with patients, insurance companies, and internal departments to address account questions and resolve issues.

Skills

Insurance billing

Customer service

Accounts reconciliation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

At 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 Summary

Responsible 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 Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-2 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 & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. 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. Never

C. 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. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This 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 Descriptions

N/A

Department

Family Medical Supply

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

707 East Main St.

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky