Patient Billing & Authorization Specialist

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Patient Accounting professional for a full-time, 40-hour week.

You will review patient charts, handle billing distribution, follow up on authorizations and referrals, and input data, with attention to contracts and workers' compensation schedules.

The role requires strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and ability to multi-task; compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
• Knowledge of multiple insurance billing requirements
• 1-2 years of Business office experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer Services experience required

Responsibilities

• Reviews all patient charts for accuracy of patient and billing information
• Distribution of all billing to appropriate personnel
• Reviews and performs follow-up on all authorizations, specialty referrals, and Dr.'s dictated notes
• Communicates clearly and efficiently by telephone
• Maintains a current knowledge of contracts and state Worker's Compensation fee schedules
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data

Skills

Billing knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Medical terminology

Experience in business office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Patient Accounting professional for a full-time, 40-hour week.

You will review patient charts, handle billing distribution, follow up on authorizations and referrals, and input data, with attention to contracts and workers' compensation schedules.

The role requires strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and ability to multi-task; compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour with a competitive benefits package.