Patient Services & Medical Billing Coordinator

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Billing/Insurance Specialist to support patient interactions, verify insurance, process appointments, and maintain accurate billing records in accordance with department and corporate policies. The position may require overtime and callback as needed to ensure smooth clinic operations.

You will perform daily and monthly close-out procedures, communicate with insurers for reimbursement, and assist patients with financial counseling while

Qualifications

• One year's current experience with insurance billing and/or medical collection and medical terminology.
• Collegiate or medical trade completion. Associates Degree
• Type 30 wpm, 10 key experience, Excellent customer relations skills. Basic knowledge of Windows applications. Current knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with 10-key.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance, communicates regularly with carriers and other regulatory agencies for reimbursement purposes.
• Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing.
• Maintains working knowledge of insurance co-pays and deductible, and workman's compensation protocols to ensure accurate and compliant billing information.
• Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to clinic operations.
• Answers telephones, takes and directs messages on a timely basis according to the direction and location appropriate to maintain continuous work flow.
• Maintains an organized and efficient work environment by keeping files and records neat and orderly to promote a smooth work flow and to ensure confidentiality.
• Coordinates resources necessary to input accurate data, both demographic and medical, collect appropriate fees at time of service and assist patient with financial counseling when appropriate.
• Carries out all other duties assigned by the Clinic Manager in a timely manner.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing 30 wpm

10-key

Windows basics

English communication

Education

Associates Degree

Collegiate or medical trade completion

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Billing/Insurance Specialist to support patient interactions, verify insurance, process appointments, and maintain accurate billing records in accordance with department and corporate policies. The position may require overtime and callback as needed to ensure smooth clinic operations.

You will perform daily and monthly close-out procedures, communicate with insurers for reimbursement, and assist patients with financial counseling while