Billing Specialist

People Fluent; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AU Health seeks a Billing Specialist for the 5200 Patient Accounts department. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on timely and accurate billing of healthcare services in line with government and insurer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year in patient accounting or healthcare, with strong communication and data quality skills. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1+ year in patient accounting or healthcare.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of patient accounting, scanning, patient systems, data quality monitoring, and insurance websites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate billing of services in compliance with governmental and insurer requirements.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for AU Health and external entities.
• Maintain data quality and use patient accounting systems effectively.

Skills

Professional communication

Data entry

Patient accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word

Job description

Department Name: 5200 Patient Accounts

Shift: Day

Position Status: Full Time

Position Description: The Billing Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate billing of services by following all government and non-government regulatory requirements. This position is accountable for complying with all policies and procedures under AU Health and any external to the organization. The Billing Specialist should remain in full compliance with all departmental, instructional, and regulatory policies and procedures at all times.

Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and 1 year or more of experience in patient accounting or healthcare environment. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with both internal and external customers. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in the following technology solutions: patient accounting, scanning, patient systems, data quality monitoring and internet-based insurance websites.

Preferred Requirements: 1 year or more of experience in hospital and physician billing. Microsoft Office Products such as: Outlook, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid Regulations and other insurance guidelines. Medical terminology, knowledge of insurance and reimbursement procedures.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.