Billing Representative

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Remote Billing Representative to manage claims processing and optimize billing operations. This full-time position requires 1 year of healthcare billing experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Flexible scheduling and a commitment to employee well-being are emphasized.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare experience in healthcare billing/revenue services.
• High level of customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process paper and electronic claims to payers with full and complete information.
• Produce accurate and timely claims to prevent denials and maximize reimbursement.
• Optimize claim submission operations for first-time payment.

Job description

Overview

Essentia Health has an opportunity for a Remote Billing Representative. This position is full time and includes our comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Process paper and electronic claims to payers with full and complete information to satisfy and facilitate the claim for payment.
• Produce accurate and timely claims in order to prevent denials and maximize reimbursement.
• Responsible for working assigned work queues within the patient accounting system and claim scrubber edits prior to final submission.
• Responsible for optimizing the claim submission operations including prospectively reviewing submissions and making corrections to expedite first time payment to the extent possible.
• Research and communicate payer, HIPAA or other regulatory changes affecting the billing of health insurance claims and make recommendations regarding billing and system operations to improve payment turnaround.

Collaboration

This position works closely with insurance companies, credentialing, access and managed care and other internal and external stakeholders tied to the billing system. Makes recommendations regarding system changes to improve the revenue cycle process and quality, and works to assist in the development of training. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and others. Depending upon location responsibilities may vary and may include a variety of duties of similar scope and responsibility.

Work Experience

• 1 year healthcare experience in healthcare billing/revenue services

Education Qualifications

None

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

None

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Remote

Shift

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

8:00

Shift End Time

4:30

Weekends

No weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

$17.45 - $26.18

Employee Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].