Billing Specialist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a full-time Healthcare Billing Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN. The role supports HIPAA-compliant billing within the financial services department, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, and collaborative teamwork.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in medical billing, data entry, and claims follow-up, plus strong organization and written/verbal communication skills. Ridgeview is a non-profit adapting to a shared mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of medical/hospital claims and billing experience.
• Data entry and claims follow-up capabilities required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical billing and related activities in a behavioral health setting.
• Work with clients and third-party payors to ensure accurate, compliant, timely billing.
• Support collections efforts to manage accounts receivable within targets.

Skills

Data entry

Claims submission

Follow-up

Written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a full-time Healthcare Billing Specialist. The schedule will be weekdays, 8am-4:30pm.

The right candidate will join a close knit billing team following timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant billing practices that complement the accounting side of the financial services department. The billing team is an integral part of "One Ridgeview", with all staff working toward a common mission.

Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, the real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY

"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

Requirements

The Healthcare Billing Specialist position requires a high school diploma or GED with skills in data entry, claims submission and follow-up. Two+ years prior medical/hospital claims and billing experience required. Excellent organization and communication (written and verbal) skills; mathematical aptitude; sense of discipline; ability to work under minimal supervision. Completes work with a sense of urgency and high degree of accuracy. Exercises discretion and good judgment in communicating account information to third parties. Able to work regularly scheduled weekday business hours.

Job Duties

Medical billing and related activities in a behavioral healthcare environment. Working directly with clients and/or third-party payors to ensure that medical billing is accurate, compliant with the payors guidelines, thorough, and timely. Performs collections efforts to ensure accounts receivable balances are managed in accordance with target balances. Excellent communication skills. Enjoys working with clients and third-party payors.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan

Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer.

Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and safe driving record.