Healthcare Billing & Claims Specialist

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage multiple phases of the billing process, help ensure acceptable cash flow, and reduce days in receivable by timely follow-up with insurance companies and patients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of medical billing experience (college coursework can substitute), a high school diploma, proficiency in 10-key by touch, strong keyboarding skills, and knowledge of insurance processes, collections, and hospital

Qualifications

• One year of medical billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and regulations preferred.
• Proficient in 10-key by touch and keyboarding.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Submits claims to insurance companies electronically or on paper.
• Daily account follow-up and cash flow management.
• Answers inquiries from patients, clerical staff, and insurers.
• Resolves credit balances, missing payments, and unposted cash.
• Maintains timely correspondence with customers and insurers.
• Complies with departmental standards and handles denials efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance processes

Collection procedures

Keyboarding (10-key)

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage multiple phases of the billing process, help ensure acceptable cash flow, and reduce days in receivable by timely follow-up with insurance companies and patients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of medical billing experience (college coursework can substitute), a high school diploma, proficiency in 10-key by touch, strong keyboarding skills, and knowledge of insurance processes, collections, and hospital