Clinic Billing Specialist III

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Team Member to review and prepare billing forms for electronic or hardcopy claims submission. Your focus will be on accuracy, completeness, and timely processing to ensure claims reach insurance carriers without delay.

You will handle data entry, maintain account balances in the system, and uphold HIPAA privacy standards while providing courteous service to internal teams and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm and ten-key by touch.
• Strong data entry skills and accurate billing form preparation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy requirements.
• Experience with general office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare billing forms to ensure accuracy and completeness for electronic or hardcopy claims submission.
• Prepare and review billing forms before submission to insurance carriers.
• Identify and record required billing information per carrier requirements.
• Enter documentation and adjustments into the computer system to maintain accurate account balances.
• Update system information daily based on processed correspondence.
• Document account changes and submit to the appropriate personnel.
• Review patient bills and identify charge discrepancies.
• Complete rebilling requests and audit rebilling for accuracy.
• Maintain rebilling logs, daily production reports, records, and files.
• Monitor account activity and follow up on delinquent or unbilled accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Typing 45 wpm

Ten-key by touch

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Bring Accuracy and Care to Every Claim

What We're Looking For:

• A detail-oriented and dependable candidate who can review billing forms and ensure claims are accurate, complete, and ready for submission.
• Someone who demonstrates courtesy, professionalism, teamwork, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Prior experience with general office responsibilities.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum typing skills of 45 wpm, ten-key by touch, and strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the ability to follow all applicable privacy, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Why You'll Love Working With Us:** At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
• What You Will Do:** The Billing team member is responsible for reviewing and preparing billing forms to ensure accuracy and completeness for electronic or hardcopy claims submission.
• Prepare and review billing forms to ensure claims are accurate and complete before submission to insurance carriers.
• Identify and record required billing information according to insurance carrier requirements.
• Complete billing information accurately and process claims electronically or by mail as needed.
• Enter documentation and adjustments into the computer system to maintain accurate account balances.
• Update system information daily based on correspondence received and processed.
• Document account changes and submit information to the appropriate personnel.
• Review patient bills and identify charge discrepancies.
• Complete requests for rebilling from interdepartmental personnel.
• Audit rebilling requests for accuracy and complete rebilling according to established procedures.
• Maintain rebilling logs, daily production reports, required records, reports, and files.
• Monitor account activity and outstanding balances, applying appropriate follow-up procedures to help prevent delinquent or unbilled accounts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• What Sets BRG Apart:** At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical, what you do here matters. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.