Billing Specialist- (Full-time, Coos Bay office location)

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage multiple phases of the billing process, help ensure acceptable cash flow, and reduce days in receivable by timely follow-up with insurance companies and patients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of medical billing experience (college coursework can substitute), a high school diploma, proficiency in 10-key by touch, strong keyboarding skills, and knowledge of insurance processes, collections, and hospital

Qualificações

• One year of medical billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and regulations preferred.
• Proficient in 10-key by touch and keyboarding.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Submits claims to insurance companies electronically or on paper.
• Daily account follow-up and cash flow management.
• Answers inquiries from patients, clerical staff, and insurers.
• Resolves credit balances, missing payments, and unposted cash.
• Maintains timely correspondence with customers and insurers.
• Complies with departmental standards and handles denials efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Data entry

Insurance processes

Collection procedures

Keyboarding (10-key)

Communication

Formação académica

High School diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job 180320 - Billing Specialist- (Full-time, Coos Bay office location)
Coos Bay, OR

• Responsible for multiple phases of billing process and to ensure acceptable cash flow and appropriate days in receivable by timely follow-up and resolution of balances owed by insurance companies and patients.

Requirements

Education and Experience-

Education:

• High School diploma, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of (1) one year experience in a medical setting, data entry of hospital and clinical financial system preferred. Formal training of college coursework in lieu of experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of insurance processes, collection procedures and regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of business office procedures.
• Must be proficient in 10 - key by touch and keyboarding skills.

Duties and Responsibilities-

• Prepares and submits claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
• Responsible for daily account follow up.
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Research and resolve credit balances, missing payments, and unposted cash as appropriate.
• Responds and maintains correspondence.
• Responds to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Communicates appropriately with insurance companies, patients, co-workers and supervisors
• Resolve insurance claim rejections/denials and remedy expediently.
• Meets minimum productive standards and assists with departmental coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.