Medical Billing Sr. Associate

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Medical Billing Sr Associate to ensure timely submission of accurate claims data and follow-up to maximize payer payments. You will coordinate with multiple departments to resolve issues and maintain clean claim submissions.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior healthcare billing experience is preferred but not 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.

Responsibilities

• Submit claims data accurately and follow up to facilitate timely payment from third-party payers.
• Perform daily reconciliation of claim submissions and reject processing, coordinating with external departments to resolve issues prior to submission.
• Make decisions to ensure account accuracy, limited denials, and timely billing for patient and payers.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Typing speed

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of higher education in business/healthcare or related field

Associate's degree in business administration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Shift Details: 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 your 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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.