Billing Specialist

Lifepoint Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

401(k) retirement plan & company match

Education tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Billing Specialist to manage accounts receivable, post payments, and resolve claim issues. The role involves communicating with patients and physician offices, reviewing claims daily, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

This is a on-site position in Somerset, KY, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Join a mission-driven team focused on delivering high-quality patient care, with access to

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable follow-up, posting monies, reviewing for refunds and collections, and handling appeals and disputes.
• Review SIS and Waystar daily to resolve claim errors until payer accepts.
• Communicate with patients and/or physician offices regarding outstanding claims and required information.
• Interact with internal co-workers 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

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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

Billing Specialist:

• 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.