Clinic Billing Specialist III- Reference Lab Billing

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Partially remote after 6 months

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Billing Specialist to support electronic and paper claims submission, focus on reference lab billing and insurance follow-up. The role requires accuracy, strong data entry, and knowledge of billing compliance.

You will review and submit billing forms, maintain account balances, and coordinate with payers to resolve discrepancies. A high school diploma is preferred, with opportunities for a partially remote schedule after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical billing, claims processing, and insurance follow-up.
• Knowledge of claim submission processes, billing compliance, and payer requirements.
• Strong data entry and typing skills (minimum 45 WPM; ten key by touch preferred).
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare billing forms for electronic and paper claims submission.
• Submit claims electronically and process paper claims as needed.
• Enter documentation, adjustments, and updates into billing systems to maintain accurate account balances.
• Review accounts for charge discrepancies and complete rebilling requests promptly.
• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct insurance follow-up for anesthesia and reference lab billing accounts.
• Maintain records, reports, and daily production logs; evaluate account activity.
• Communicate with internal departments and external payers to resolve billing issues.
• Ensure compliance with billing regulations, internal policies, and HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Data entry

Typing 45 WPM

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Experience with medical billing, claims processing, and insurance follow-up (Reference Lab billing experience highly preferred)
• Knowledge of claim submission processes, billing compliance, and payer requirements
• High school diploma preferred
• Strong data entry and typing skills (minimum 45 WPM; ten key by touch preferred)
• Ability to review accounts for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with medical billing, claims processing, and insurance follow-up (Reference Lab billing experience highly preferred)
• Knowledge of claim submission processes, billing compliance, and payer requirements
• High school diploma preferred
• Strong data entry and typing skills (minimum 45 WPM; ten key by touch preferred)
• Ability to review accounts for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

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
• Opportunity for a partially remote schedule after 6 months of employment
• 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: View BRG Employee Perks

What You Will Do:

To review and prepare billing forms and ensure accuracy and completeness for electronic and hardcopy claims submission, specializing in Reference lab billing and insurance follow-up.

• Prepare and review billing forms to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission to insurance carriers
• Submit claims electronically and process paper claims as needed
• Enter documentation, adjustments, and updates into billing systems to maintain accurate account balances
• Review accounts for charge discrepancies and complete rebilling requests in a timely manner
• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct insurance follow-up for anesthesia and reference lab billing accounts
• Maintain records, reports, and daily production logs while evaluating account activity
• Communicate with internal departments and external payers to resolve billing issues
• Ensure compliance with billing regulations, internal policies, and HIPAA requirements
• Perform 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.