Patient Financial Services - Biller

St. Tammany Health System; Madisonville (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage hospital and professional billing activities. You will ensure compliance with billing rules, interact with insurers and physicians, and address patient inquiries to support accurate and timely billing.

The role requires knowledge of billing systems, EPIC preferred, and strong communication skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of billing systems; EPIC preferred.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Handle hospital and professional billing activities end-to-end.
• Maintain knowledge of billing rules and regulations.
• Communicate with insurance companies, physicians, patients and staff to resolve billing inquiries.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EPIC

Billing systems

Payer websites

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of hospital and professional billing activities. Maintains knowledge of all rules and regulations concerning industry billing procedures. Communicates and interacts with insurance companies, physicians, patients and staff to provide effective customer service in response to inquiries related to billing issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of one or more billing systems and patient accounting systems; EPIC is preferred. Understanding of basic medical terminology.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with other employees and external parties. Use Microsoft Office in performance of duties and responsibilities. Resolves billing inquiries utilizing a variety of tools, including but not limited to billing operation systems, payer websites, reports. Provide feedback to adjust and enhance billing processes and efficiencies. Meets billing deadlines and productivity measures while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical Billing/Coding course completion with certification OR 1 year experience in filing professional and/or facility claims required. Knowledge of all insurance types (governmental and non-governmental) is preferred. Knowledge of EPIC preferred. Medical Billing/Coding certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%)– NONE

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, poles, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.