Insurance Follow-up Team Lead- Patient Accounting- Central Business Office

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alabama seeks an Insurance Assistant responsible for managing claims to ensure prompt reimbursements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in medical billing and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan reimbursement

On-site training and education opportunities

401K organization match

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in medical insurance or billing.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submit and follow up on claims to third party payers.
• Monitor the status of claims and determine corrections needed.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to investigate problems with claims

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School or GED

Post-secondary education

Tools

Word

Excel

Medical billing software

Job description

Overview

The Insurance Assistant is responsible for submitting and following up on claims to third party payers in order to promote prompt reimbursements. The Insurance Assistant is responsible for monitoring the status of claims to determine which claims may need to be corrected and if needed, appealed.

Qualifications

Education required: High School or GED

Education preferred: Post-secondary education. Advance education may be substituted for experience.

Experience: Minimum of five years prior experience working with medical insurance or billing with 1-2 years supervisory experience. Advance education may be substituted for experience. GPMS experience strongly preferred.

Additional skills/Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology and broad understanding of medical insurance industry required. Ability to investigate and identify problems with claims required. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Ability to work independently required. Proficiency in various software applications including Word, Excel and medical billing software required. General understanding of work flow in a medical billing environment desirable.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently namedBest Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to theU.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers:https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al