Medical Billing Sr. Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Medical Billing Senior Associate to ensure timely submission of accurate claims data and follow-up to facilitate prompt payment from third-party payers.

You will reconcile submissions, address denials, and coordinate with other departments to resolve issues before submission. A high school diploma plus related education/experience and MS Word/Excel proficiency are required; typing 30 wpm with 95% accuracy is expected.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of higher education with coursework in a relevant field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail required.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute with 95% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of accurate claims data and timely follow-up to facilitate prompt payment from third‑party payers.
• Perform daily reconciliation of claim submission and reject processing within 24 hours; collaborate with external departments to resolve issues prior to submission.
• Make decisions to ensure account accuracy, minimize denials, and ensure timely billing to patient and payers.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years related education/experience

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:

• Start times can be from 6:00am to 9:00am, Monday through Friday as long as 8 hours are worked by 5:30pm.

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 their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Medical Billing Sr Associate

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 2 years of higher education with coursework in a relevant field such as business, healthcare, or a related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant professional setting 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.