Billing Specialist

Franklin-County-Medical-Center; Preston (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Franklin County Medical Center is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our Business Office. You will handle billing for inpatient, outpatient, ER, nursing home, and swing bed accounts, and coordinate with insurers to secure settlements.

The role requires accuracy, strong English communication, and reliable teamwork. As part of a non‑profit facility serving Franklin County, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, 40‑hour weeks, dayshift, and opportunities for education and growth, including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one to two years billing experience preferred.
• Basic accounting or medical billing training is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets is required.
• Strong communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Bill inpatient, outpatient, ER, nursing home, and swing bed accounts.
• Follow up on unpaid claims to ensure collection.
• Communicate with insurance companies to obtain settlement of claims.
• Recommend adjustments to accounts as needed.
• Assist patients with billing questions and research problems.
• Support other billers and their patients as needed.
• Generate required billing reports.
• Stay up to date on billing methods and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

English language

Mathematical calculations

Balance and reconcile figures

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional training in accounting or medical field

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Description

Job Title: Billing Specialist

Department: Business Office

Reports To: Business Office Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40/week

Shift: Days

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the "Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals" in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals.

As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including those in our Business Office, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU

We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full‑time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Illness Bank
• Paid Holidays

Part‑time employees can enjoy Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC

Our Billing Specialists work as a part of FCMC's Business Office to conduct billing functions and facilitate collection on patient accounts. More specifically, these important responsibilities include:

• Billing assigned inpatient, outpatient, ER, nursing home, and swing bed accounts, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Second Billings
• Following up when necessary to ensure collection
• Communicating with insurance companies on unpaid claims to obtain a settlement of claims
• Making recommendations for adjustments to those accounts as needed
• Assisting patients in the billing process by answering questions and researching and solving problems
• Assisting other billers and other billers' patients when requested
• Generating required reports
• Staying up to date on billing methods

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one to two years of billing experience
• Additional training in accounting or the medical field is preferred
• Computer literacy, including accounting software and spreadsheets
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and conduct statistical analysis
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language
• Facilitation skills to support and work cooperatively with staff, patients, and external parties

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stretch
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copy machine, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight
• Occasionally requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds
• Must comply with HIPAA policies
• Must wear PPE as required to maintain infection control standards

Work Environment:

• FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year: operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• This role is performed in typical office conditions with a low noise level

The Location:

Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top‑notch healthcare to your new community.