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

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Madison is seeking an Insurance Assistant to manage claims submissions and follow-ups. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical billing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include ensuring prompt reimbursements by monitoring claims and addressing issues as they arise. This role is vital for maintaining efficient billing processes within the organization.

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 status of claims for corrections and appeals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

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.