Billing Specialist

Burgess Health Center; Onawa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Health Center Hospital in Onawa, IA is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage accurate and timely billing for hospital, professional, and home health & hospice claims. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work with multiple payers and departments.

Experience in healthcare billing is preferred; training on Epic and Netsmart will be provided. Strong confidentiality and HIPAA compliance are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare billing or revenue cycle preferred.
• Ability to learn Epic and Netsmart; training provided.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate billing and follow-up for hospital, professional, and home health & hospice claims.
• Submit claims, follow up with insurance, and post payments.
• Resolve denials and manage accounts receivable.
• Assist with prior authorization processing and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Netsmart

Job description

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Burgess Health Center Hospital, Onawa, IA, US

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The Billing Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely billing and follow-up of hospital, professional and home health & hospice claims within a Critical Access Hospital. This position performs a variety of revenue cycle functions, including charge review, claim submission, insurance follow-up, payment posting, denial resolution, accounts receivable management, and prior authorization processing. The Billing Specialist works closely with clinical departments, registration, coding, HIM, payers, and patients to ensure claims are accurate, compliant, and reimbursed appropriately. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, problem solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple payers and departments. Knowledge of healthcare billing, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and CPT, HCPCS, and revenue code requirements is preferred but not required; comprehensive training will be provided to candidates who demonstrate the appropriate skills, aptitude, and willingness to learn. The Billing Specialist will utilize the Epic and Netsmart system to perform billing and revenue cycle functions while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, productivity, and excellent customer service.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Previous healthcare, medical billing, insurance, or revenue cycle experience preferred. Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, staff, and insurance payers. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and navigate electronic systems. Experience with Epic, Netsmart, medical billing, or insurance is preferred but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent experience or demonstrated ability may be considered; on-the-job training will be provided.

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