Medical Billing Sr Associate

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Educational support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Claims Billing Specialist responsible for accurate submission and timely follow-up of healthcare claims. You will reconcile daily submissions, address denials, and collaborate with payer and internal teams to ensure prompt payment and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of related education/experience in billing, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to type 30 wpm with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years post-secondary education in business, medical assistant, or nursing assistant, or equivalent in healthcare billing.
• Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to type at least 30 wpm with 95% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of accurate claims data and proper follow-up.
• Reconcile claims daily and resolve issues with external departments.
• Make decisions to ensure accuracy and minimize denials.
• Support billing processes for patient and payer accounts.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Typing 30 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years post-secondary education in business/medical field

Associate degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

ShiftDetails:

40 hrs/wk

Flexible start times between 6am - 9am.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting your healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Ensure timely submission of accurate claims data, and timely and accurate account follow-up (including adjustment claims, reconsiderations, and adjustment requests) to facilitate prompt and accurate payment from third-party payers and others. Perform daily reconciliation of claim submission, reject processing within 24 hours and working with external departments as needed to resolve claim issues prior to submission. Make decisions to ensure account accuracy, limited denials, and timely billing of the patient, primary, secondary, and tertiary payers.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR an equivalent combination of education/experience in accounts receivable or healthcare billing (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with an aptitude for detail-oriented work required.
• Experience in use of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel required.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in healthcare billing and collections preferred.
• Associate's degree in business administration OR college level business coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Outpatient Code Editor (OCE), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), and Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) edits preferred.
• Knowledge of third party payer edits preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology including International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding preferred.
• Knowledge of databases and flowcharting processes preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.