Insurance Specialist - PRN - Spencer Hospital

Spencer Hospital; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA is seeking a part-time Billing Clerk to support claims processing for third-party payers, Medicare, and Medicaid. The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and knowledge of payer regulations, with EPIC experience a plus.

This PRN position offers 15-20 hours per pay period, a friendly rural hospital environment, competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, and opportunities for in-house education.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital and/or clinic billing experience required.
• Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.
• Experience with EPIC is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude and be a team player.
• Strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Calling payors for payment.
• Performs routine duties in conjunction with processing all third party insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and other government assisted programs.
• Clerks will have a good working knowledge of all payer regulations for submitting claims.
• Billing clerk will send claims either electronically or hard copy depending on the type of claim being processed.
• Handles day to day requests for insurance resubmits.
• Answers phone calls and correspondence relating to the claim.
• Audits the admission/registration information to ensure accuracy prior to billing and check for missing or incorrect information or authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location:Spencer, IAWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.Position HighlightsSpencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.Responsibilities:Calling payors for paymentPerforms routine duties in conjunction with processing all third party insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and other government assisted programs.Clerks will have a good working knowledge of all payer regulations for submitting claims.Billing clerk will send claims either electronically or hard copy depending on the type of claim being processed.Handles day to day requests for insurance resubmits.Answers phone calls and correspondence relating to the claim.Audits the admission/registration information to ensure accuracy prior to billing and check for missing or incorrect information or authorizationsRequirements:Previous hospital and/or clinic billing experience requiredKnowledge of medical and insurance terminologyExperience with EPIC is a plusMust have excellent communication skills, caring attitude and be a team playerStrong organizational skills are requiredHS diploma or equivalent requiredSchedule:No guarantee of hours; availability of 15-20 hours per pay period is desirableThe schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the departmentSpencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail].