Billing Specialist - Full-time (8am-4:30pm); hybrid remote position

Dallas County Hospital; Perry (IA); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas County Hospital in Perry, IA is seeking a Billing Specialist for a full-time, hybrid role with hours 8am-4:30pm. You will handle insurance claims, patient account aging, and financial counseling.

This position requires knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, basic office software, and strong communication. Prior claims processing is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Previous insurance claims processing preferred.
• High school education or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Submits insurance claims to insurance companies; files claims electronically and corrects as needed.
• Analyze aging of patient accounts receivable to ensure proper billing procedures and follow up as needed.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients and insurance companies.
• Assist with receptionist duties (phone, patient registration) while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Provide financial counseling after services as needed.
• Collect co-pays and deductibles.
• Explain payment options to self-pay patients.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Knowledge of Business Office

Description du poste

Billing Specialist - Full-time (8am-4:30pm); hybrid remote position

October 8, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Submits insurance claims to insurance companies. Filing claim electronically by making corrections as needed.
• Analyze aging of patient’s account receivable to insure proper billing procedures and take appropriate follow up action when needed.
• Maintains excellent communication skills when dealing with public and insurance companies.
• Assist with receptionist duties such as answering the phone, registering patients and various other office duties, maintaining a high level of confidentially and professionalism concerning patient’s rights.
• Financial counseling after services are rendered as needed.
• Collect co-pays and deductibles.
• Explain all options to self pay patients regarding different payment methods.

In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education / Experience

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Previous insurance claims processing preferred. High school education or equivalent required.

Technical Skills

Basic computer skills, including numeric typing and knowledge of Business Office.

Other qualifications / certificate / license

Excellent communication skills.

PC Competencies

The incumbent must demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the Windows environment as well as an ability to access and use information in meaningful ways. The incumbent must have the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in meaningful ways using email, word processing, and spreadsheet.

Behavioral Competencies

Support Dallas County Hospital’s vision and mission; maintain confidentiality of all work information; demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment; exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers; display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situation; participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy.

https://www.dallascohospital.org/careers/job-application