Medical Billing Coordinator

Bluestem Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestem Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Billing Coordinator to generate revenue by following up with insurance companies to ensure timely payment of claims. You will handle patient questions, collect payments, and coordinate with providers.

The role requires medical billing experience, strong data-entry skills, and excellent communication, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Experience handling medical billing and insurance follow-up.
• Proficient data-entry skills and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take patient calls to resolve questions or collect payments.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts and arrange payments with patients.
• Process system credits and handle insurance denials or delays.
• Verify payments against contracts and resolve rejections or edits.
• Coordinate with providers on service details as needed.

Skills

Medical Billing experience

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Bluestem Health is a resource for the entire community for medical, dental and behavioral health services all under one roof. Our goal is to be a resource for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. We accept all major types of insurance and also offer a sliding fee discount program so that patients are able to afford treatment.

This position is not a remote position, as you will be required to work in the office.

Position Summary:

The Billing Coordinator generates revenue by following up with insurance companies to ensure appropriate payment on all claims.

Essential Duties:

• Take patient phone calls to resolve questions or take payments
• Collects delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients, monitoring payments and following up with patients when payment lapses occur.
• Process system credits.
• Follow-up with insurance on denied and no response claims.
• Compare payment amount with contract fees to ensure appropriate payment.
• Work system rejections and edits to ensure clean claims.
• Query providers with questions about services rendered.
• Meet with provider relations for various Insurance carriers to discuss trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, required
• Medical Billing experience required
• Strong computer skills, including data-entry and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attendance
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Highly organized and ability to meet deadlines
• Attentive to detail, quality and accuracy

Bluestem Health is an equal opportunity employer. There is no discrimination with regard to hiring, assignments, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, creed, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference or a disability not pertinent to the assigned job.