Billing Specialist

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Billing Specialist to support accounts receivable activities, post payments, review refunds and collections, and handle appeals. You will communicate with patients and providers regarding outstanding claims and work with internal teams to resolve errors.

The role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on accounts receivable, post payments, review refunds and collections, and perform appeals and disputes.
• Review SIS and Waystar daily to fix claims with errors until payer accepts.
• Communicate with patient and/or physician offices regarding outstanding claims and required information.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers, clients, patients, contractors and vendors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Billing Specialist who excels in this role:

• Responsible for accounts receivable follow-up, posting all monies, reviewing accounts for refunds and collections, and performing appeals and disputes.
• Reviews SIS and Waystar on a daily basis to work any claims with errors until accepted by payer.
• Responsible for communication with patient and/or physician offices regarding outstanding claims, errors and required information.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices..

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.