Billing Specialist, FT

Iredell Health System; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC is seeking a billing clerk to key office and hospital charges, assist with prior authorizations for procedures and medications, and help patients with billing questions. The role includes occasional receptionist duties and a daytime, 40-hour work week.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical billing practices, and strong computer and organizational skills to support a busy health-care office.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical billing and collections practices.
• Proficiency with general computer software and office equipment.
• Understanding of basic medical coding and third-party payer processes.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Able to operate a computer, printer, and multi-line phone system.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keying office and hospital charges as they relate to the practice.
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and medications.
• Meet requirements for patient assistance program for medications.
• Assist patients with any billing questions.
• Occasional receptionist duties.

Skills

Medical billing

Collections

Computer skills

Office procedures

Medical coding basics

Phone system

Organization

Detail orientation

Manual dexterity

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Description

Keying office and hospital charges as they relate to the practice, obtain prior authorizations for procedures and medications, meet requirements for patient assistance program for medications, assist patients with any billing questions and occasional receptionist duties.

Shift: Days, 40hrs. per week

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
  
• Knowledge of medical billing/collections practices.
  
• Knowledge of computer programs.
  
• Knowledge of business office procedures.
  
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
  
• Ability to operate a computer, basic office equipment and multi-line telephone system.
  
• Must be well organized and detail oriented
  
• Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard.
  
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending,
• stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
  
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds