Billing Spec I- PRN

Odessa Regional Hospital, LP; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Odessa, Texas is seeking a Billing Specialist who will post charges in the billing system, identify and correct billing errors, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, as well as billing certification and experience with medical billing. Strong communication and computer skills are essential. This position supports a healthcare team while following strict guidelines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certification in medical billing is mandatory.
• Demonstrated basic experience with medical billing.
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email.
• Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Post charges into billing system within 24-48 hours.
• Identify possible billing errors on claims.
• Verify patient coverage and correct billing errors.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HIPAA regulations and company policies.
• Contributes to improvement of billing procedures and processes.
• Escalates problem claims to management as required by circumstances.
• Communicates effectively with clinic/administrative personnel, assigned coder and CLT‑Team.
• Completes assigned training and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing experience

CPT and ICD-10 codes

Effective communication skills

Computer skills (data entry, Word, Excel)

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Billing certification

Tools

Billing software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Post charges into billing system within 24‑48 hours and completes other billing functions under direction of supervisor
• Identifies possible billing errors that might prevent the claim from being processed on the insurance company level
• Verifies patient coverage and demographic information, draws conclusions, and corrects billing errors or other claim issues
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HIPAA regulations and company policies
• Contributes to improvement of billing procedures and processes
• Escalates problem claims to management as required by circumstances
• Communicates effectively with clinic/administrative personnel, assigned coder and CLT‑Team
• Completes assigned training and education
• Performs other duties as assigned
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated basic experience with medical billing, CPT and ICD‑10 codes
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email
• Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Institutional accreditation and degree obtainment will be verified upon hire
• BILLING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years billing or coding experience preferably in the medical field, insurance, banking, hospital medical office, or other experience with extensive customer service contact

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting; grasping and manipulating tools, typing, using peripheral computer tools

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