Medical Billing Specialist - ONSITE - FT (40)

DeKalb Health; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ seeks a dedicated Medical Billing Clerk to handle patient billing for electronic submissions and paper claims. You will manage all related billing tasks for assigned financial classes under the supervision of the Director of Patient Accounting.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong keyboarding skills, computer literacy, and excellent English communication. Meditech experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proof of highest education not less than high school or equivalent.
• Ability to type with acceptable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to operate a computer, 10-key calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and sit for extended periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient billing functions for electronic transmissions, paper claim submission and all related billing functions for assigned financial classes.

Skills

Typing speed

10-key calculator

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Sitting for long periods

English proficiency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Location 1600 S 20TH AVE,Safford, AZ, 85546,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $25.17 / Hour
• Job Category Non-Clinical
• Employee Type Full-Time

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Patient Accounting, performs patient billing functions for electronic transmissions, paper claim submission and all related billing functions for assigned financial classes.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to type with acceptable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to operate a computer, 10-key calculator, electronic typewriter and other office equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as, substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers required.
• Ability to sit for a sustained period of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management.
• Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, & push 50 pounds.
• Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Billing from AMBA, AAHAM, HFMA, or equivalent agency
• Three (3) years’ experience as a Medical Biller.
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.