Billing Assistant (WA)-6

guardianpharmacy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Pharmacy Services is seeking an in-office Billing Assistant in Mountlake Terrace, WA. The role handles patient billing, insurance claims, and related open enrollment evaluations with Medicare/Medicaid awareness.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, paying $22–$24 per hour. Office location: 22316 70th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. Entry-level opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license required.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Advanced computer skills; prior pharmacy information system experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and establish patient eligibility coverage with insurance providers and update billing information.
• Maintain and audit patient files and defend third party audits.
• Provide timely responses to billing inquiries by phone or email.
• Run Medicare plan comparisons during open enrollment and review patient profiles.
• Process daily census, admissions, discharges, and room changes.
• Handle patient payments, returns, and credits; process credit card payments.
• Adhere to HIPAA and government regulations; collaborate with team.

Skills

Experience

Computer skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Assistant license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Mercury Pharmacy Services, a Guardian Pharmacy, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Why Mercury Pharmacy Services? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We're About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Responsible for processing customer bills and insurance claims in an accurate and timely manner. This includes assisting with all daily and month-end billing functions, procedures and reporting. Provides excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, medical providers and insurance carriers.

Details:

• Shift: 40 hours a week, typically a shift between 8:30-6:30
• Pay: $22-$24
• Location: In office: 22316 70th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

This would be a great position for an accounting student. Entry-level.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor."
• Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at functional level.
• Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (include the following):

• Research and establish patient eligibility coverage with insurance providers including private individuals and/or government entities. Reverify benefit coverage criteria as needed for claims follow up. Accurately enters and/or updates patient/insurance information into billing system.
• Maintain and continually audit patient files and corresponding documentation necessary to defend third party audits and ensure payer and company compliance. Accurately enter patient information into the pharmacy system.
• Provide assistance and timely response to all billing customer inquiries via phone or electronic communications. Research and resolve patient billing issues regarding insurance eligibility, coverage, and related benefits.
• Provide guidance and support to resident or responsible party by running Medicare plan comparisons during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Proactively review patient profiles, drug regimens and insurance coverage to evaluate options to save resident money.
• Responsible for completion of daily census, admit, discharge, and room changes for the facilities assigned.
• Process patient payments, returns, and credits. Transmit individual credit card payments as needed.
• May pursue payment from delinquent accounts and make payment arrangements.
• Research, identify and organize requested audit documentation in timely manner.
• Perform prescription claims adjudication including communication with insurance companies regarding rejected claims, eligibility, prior authorizations or other issues as needed. Make corrections as needed and rebill claims as necessary.
• Develop knowledge and understanding in pharmacy facility billing requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) and Third-Party Insurances)
• Develop proficiency in the utilization of pharmacy information systems to meet operational needs and regulatory requirements. This includes using pharmacy systems to process prior authorizations, resolve rejections, produce various reports as necessary, and complete billing functions.
• Rotate through other departments to gain working/functional knowledge of other department workflows.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA.
• Work as a collaborative team member to meet the service goals of the pharmacy.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license per state requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy information system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tas