Billing Specialist II

UnityPoint Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Billing Specialist for the Public Health team. You will handle timely and accurate billing for services, including self-pay, payment plans, waivers, and third-party payers such as Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring proper reimbursement.

Responsibilities include processing payments and claims, maintaining billing data in EPIC, following up on outstanding accounts, and ensuring compliance with payer requirements while supporting office and clerical

Qualifications

• Billing knowledge for self-pay, third-party payers, and fee scales.
• Ability to use EPIC and submit claims.
• Experience handling confidential information and working in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, statements, write-offs, and other billing transactions.
• Submit electronic and paper claims to third-party payers.
• Ensure billing activities are accurate and compliant with payer requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding claims and accounts receivable to support timely reimbursement.
• Enter billing data in EPIC and ensure claims are submitted accurately and on time.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, claim payment issues, and credit balances.
• Stay current on Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

EPIC

ICD-10 codes

CPT codes

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

General accounting principles

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree or medical billing certification preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet-based systems

Job description

• Area of Interest: Patient Services
• Salary Range: $15.87-$23.81/hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
• Department: Community Med Administrat
• Shift: Monday-Thursday 12pm-4:30pm; Friday 8am-2pm
• Job ID: 188567

Overview

This role is a Billing Specialist position within our Public Health team in Muscatine.

Join our Public Health team in Muscatine as a Billing Specialist!

In this role, you’ll be responsible for timely and accurate billing for services provided to patients, including those who self‑pay, use payment plans or fee scales, receive waivers, or are covered by third‑party payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, commercial insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and managed care programs.

You’ll help ensure accurate and timely reimbursement by completing billing and follow‑up activities, while also supporting the team with general office and clerical duties.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, statements, write‑offs, and other billing transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Complete and submit electronic and paper claims to third‑party payers.
• Ensure billing activities are accurate and compliant with payer requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding claims and accounts receivable to support timely reimbursement.
• Enter and maintain billing information in EPIC and ensure claims are submitted accurately and on time.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, claim payment issues, and credit balances.
• Stay current on Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third‑party payer requirements and assist with billing reports as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two‑year degree or medical billing certification preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a professional office setting and/or performing clerical or administrative duties required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience handling highly confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, EPIC, and internet‑based systems.
• Knowledge of ICD‑10 and CPT codes preferred.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work‑related reasons.
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.