Clerk-Biller - FT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, disability and F

403(b) options

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking a Clerk-Biller to handle billing for professional services, including primary and secondary insurances. The role includes resolving Medicare and Medicaid denials and following up on Medicare/Medicaid balances to ensure accurate billing.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and strong keyboarding skills; experience with CPT/ICD coding is a plus. Join a dedicated team at NMH to support our community’s healthcare needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute or more.
• Knowledge of 10 key is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply information.
• Experience or basic knowledge of CPT and ICD coding helpful.

Responsibilities

• The Clerk-Biller is responsible for billing primary and secondary insurances for Professional Services.
• Resolve denials for Medicare and Medicaid and follow up on accounts with balances in Medicare or Medicaid.

Skills

Keyboarding 50 WPM

10-key

Information retention

Medical billing

CPT/ICD coding

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hematology
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
• Pain Management
• Pathology
• Podiatry
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Radiology
• Women's Health

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Clerk-Biller is responsible for billing primary and secondary insurances for Professional Services. They will resolve denials for Medicare and Medicaid as well as follow up on accounts when balances are in Medicare or Medicaid. The Clerk-Biller will be responsible for ensuring correct billing for all payers and assist with denials related to billing for all other payers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Keyboarding minimum of 50 WPM
• Knowledge of 10 key
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply given information
• Experience or basic knowledge of CPT and ICD coding helpful but not necessary. Experience in medical billing helpful but not necessary.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.
• Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.