Specialty Billing Sr. Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities with支

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine seeks a skilled hospital billing professional to organize, facilitate, and monitor programs and contracts, ensuring accurate reimbursement and timely payment. You will back up for various positions within the department and act as an expert resource while supporting team leaders with program design and maintenance.

Requirements include a minimum of three years hospital billing experience, HS diploma, ICD/CPT/HCPCS knowledge, Excel and Word proficiency, and typing 30 wpm with

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years hospital billing/collection experience.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hospital revenue cycle processes and patient billing.
• Ability to research and problem solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Typing 30 wpm with 95% accuracy.
• Knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS terms.

Responsibilities

• Organize, facilitate, and monitor special programs and contracts; ensure timely reimbursement and payment.
• Evaluate progress of organizational programs and monitor patient accounts for accurate reimbursement.
• Provide program design and maintenance assistance to team leaders and managers.
• Serve as an expert resource for peers and provide back up for positions within department.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

ShiftDetails:

M-F

Flexible start times between 6 - 9 am.

Hybrid after training.

Ability to type a minimum of30 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.

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 their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Organize, facilitate, and monitor special programs of the organization and various contracts accomplished through invoice billing. Evaluate the progress of organizational programs, monitor patient accounts for accurate reimbursement and timely payment, and complete adjustments as appropriate. Provide program design and maintenance assistance to team leader and/or manager to ensure a quality, patient focused product. Serve as an expert resource for peers and provide back up for various positions within department as requested.

Required Qualification:

• Minimum of three years previous hospital or professional billing/collection experience, including an emphasis on third party reimbursement and customer service required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Highly developed knowledge and understanding of hospital or physician revenue cycle processes required.
• Knowledge of the patient billing process required.
• Ability to research and problem solve required.
• Analytical, organizational, team, project management, and self-directing skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a diverse customer base required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required.
• Ability to type a minimum of30 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with both professional and technical billing preferred.
• Associate’s degree in business administration or college level business course work preferred.
• Knowledge of both hospital and physician revenue cycle preferred.
• Membership in hospital or professional revenue cycle organization 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.