Medical Billing Associate I/II - Administration

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and match

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assisted program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Vision insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

Professional dues and license fees

Job summary

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Billing Associate I/II for its Wilson, NC location. This role handles charge entry, posting payments, and tracking claims within a busy revenue cycle under leadership of the Director of Revenue Cycle.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, full benefits, 12 paid holidays, and bi-weekly pay. Ideal candidates have strong computer skills and experience in medical billing and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree and/or certification with three years of experience or seven years of experience without degree or certification (Billing Associate II).
• Previous billing experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Intermediate level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Charge verification and entry.
• Actively monitor and work outstanding accounts receivables.
• Run weekly reports to ensure accounts receivables are below organizational goals.
• Prepare bad debt write-off for review.
• Remain in compliance with insurance company rules and regulations.
• Continuously monitor payor updates and changes.

Skills

Billing

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification

Three years of experience or seven years without degree

Tools

Billing software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

View Our Current Available Positions Below:

Position:Medical Billing Associate I/II - Administration

Location: Wilson, NC

Job Id:1157

# of Openings:3

Come join our “Family” and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first. Regardless of an individual’s ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Revenue Cycle and Health Information, the Billing Associate I or Billing Associate II performs the day-to-day functions of a billing department; charge entry, payment posting, claim tracking, and maintains assigned payor accounts receivables.

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORK WEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.

Essential Tasks

Charge verification and entry.

• Correctly apply contractual and sliding scale adjustments.
• Actively monitor and work outstanding accounts receivables.
• Run weekly reports to ensure accounts receivables are below organizational goals, preferably 45 days.
• Prepare bad debt write-off for review.
• Remain in compliance with insurance company rules and regulations.
• Continuously monitor payor updates and changes.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree and/or certification with three years of experience or seven years of experience without degree or certification (applicable for the Billing Associate II position).
• Previous billing experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Intermediate level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Physical Requirements

• Potential sitting or standing for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forward and overhead. Proper lifting techniques required.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.
• 401(k) and match
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assisted program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional dues and license fees

Job Type

Full-time

License/Certification

• None

Base Pay Overview

The starting pay for this position is $15.00 hourly for the Billing Associate I and $17.00 for the Billing Associate II. Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.