Overview
We are recruiting for an exciting career opportunity as a Medical Biller to join the team as Billing Specialist at our corporate office in Fresno, CA. Experienced or new Medical Billing and/or Coding graduates are welcomed. As a Billing Specialist, you will work to ensure United Health Centers is able to obtain payment from appropriate parties, and that billing and coding is accurate, timely, and fraud-free. You will work closely with the Medical Billing Manager and other team members.
Responsibilities
- Translate medical procedures into appropriate insurance billing codes.
- Enter accurate information into the practice management system.
- Produce statements and claims.
- Bill the insurance company for services performed and/or the patient for patient portion due.
- Collect correct insurance information from the patient and verify the patient’s benefits.
- Investigate unpaid accounts/claims in a timely manner.
- Maintain skills and knowledge of payer rules and guidelines to bill accurately.
Education
License/Certification
- Certified Professional Coder preferred but not required.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
Skills
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
- Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player.
- Customer-service oriented.
- Strong computer skills.
- Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques.
- Positive professional insight.
- Flexibility and dependability.
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment.
- Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant manner.
- Modern office practices and procedures including email.
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff.
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
- Must have high manual dexterity.
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $23.10 an hour. Salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401k plan with matching contribution
- Educational Assistance
- Employee discounts and more!