Billing Specialist - remote work NOT available

Avera Health; Wagner (SD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage billing operations within a community-focused hospital. The role involves collaborating with healthcare providers to resolve billing issues, ensuring effective operations that contribute to patient satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices, with a focus on problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Free Basic Life Insurance

Partially Paid Health and Dental Insurance

PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement with up to a 5% employer match

Qualifications

• General knowledge of medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing.
• Experience with ICD-10 coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily billing operations for designated areas of billing and insurance coding.
• Collaborate with providers to resolve coding and reimbursement issues.
• Assist in denial management and appeals processes.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

Certification in Medical Billing and Coding

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $26.50 per hour
- Potential benefits include free basic life insurance, partially paid health and dental insurance, PTO, ESL, Flexible Spending Accounts, and retirement with up to a 5% employer match
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment within a community-focused hospital
- Engage directly with providers and staff to resolve important billing and coding issues
- Chance to contribute to patient satisfaction through effective billing operations

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Manage daily billing operations for designated areas of billing and insurance coding within the hospital
- Collaborate with providers and staff to resolve coding and reimbursement issues
- Assist in denial management and appeals processes
- Address patient concerns related to billing and insurance
- Maintain an understanding of medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid, I.H.S., and third-party billing practices

What is Required (Qualifications):
- General knowledge of medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid, I.H.S., and third-party billing
- Experience with ICD-10 coding is a plus
- Ability to work day shift hours, Monday through Friday
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare staff

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Previous experience in billing operations or insurance coding within a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with denial management and appeals processes
- Additional certifications related to medical billing and coding

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