Patient Account Technician

Northern Valley Indian Health; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Valley Indian Health is seeking a Patient Accounts Technician to support the Fiscal Department with daily billing activities and claims processing in private medical and dental insurance, Medi-Cal, and Denti-Cal. This role requires knowledge of decoding and processing a variety of payer types and staying current with billing regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of medical billing experience, strong typing and 10-key skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, EAPC, PACT, Medicare and private medical/dental insurance billing knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of medical/dental billing experience or equivalent.
• Typing速度 50 wpm from clear copy.
• Accurate 10-key by touch.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks independently.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Medicare, Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, PACT, and private billings (electronic and paper).
• Monitor claims using department metrics and status updates.
• Stay current with ICD/CPT coding and state/federal billing rules.
• Respond to billing inquiries accurately and promptly.
• Maintain billing files and apply updates from the department.
• Post incoming insurance payments and balance postings.
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing

Typing 50 wpm

10-key by touch

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

CPR certification

Billing claims monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Northern Valley Indian Health, our message has always been clear. YourHealth Is Our Mission.

At NVIH we have a culture based around prioritizing the health andwell-being of not just our patients and community members but ouremployees as well. From comprehensive insurance coverage, extensive paidtime off, and numerous supplemental benefits, NVIH has consistentlyshown employees how we value their personal and professional well-being.We are a growing organization but will always remain firm in ourcommitment to employee health and well-being.

please give our recruiting team a call at (530)-433-2600 (extension 1100).

• Salary : $23.00 USD per hour - $27.00 USD per hour

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Under general supervision of the Billing Supervisor, the Patient Accounts Technician assists the Fiscal Department in daily patient billing activities and projects. Supports the Fiscal Department in various billing responsibilities by maintaining current and proficient knowledge in private medical and dental insurance, Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal, and Family Planning Program (PACT), Medicare and General billing and accounting principles and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Prepare Medicare, Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Family Planning (PACT) BCEDP and private billings, electronic and paper claims.
• Monitor all claims by following the claim status metrics set forth by department procedures.
• Keep current with ICD/CPT coding and State/Federal billing requirements
• Answer all billing inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain all related files and read all updates released to the Billing Department.
• Post incoming insurance payments to appropriate claims; ensuring each posting is balanced and claims are set to the next appropriate status for further billing or patient statements.
• Takes patient payments over phone and prepares receipts and posting to proper patient accounts.
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

Experience and Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• Current working knowledge and experience in Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, EAPC, PACT, Medicare and private medical and dental insurance billing
• High school diploma or equivalent, GED.
• Two (2) years of computer billing with medical and dental terminology experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typing 50 wpm from clear copy.
• Accurate operation of 10-key by touch
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to organize, adapt, and prioritize daily tasks independently.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification

Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.