Medical Billing Specialist-Classic

Job Description:

The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely follow-up of claims billed and the resolution of accounts. Oversees the account receivables and maintains detailed/accurate account documentation. Follow up on open claims thoroughly, accurately, promptly, and with all supporting documentation responsible for maintaining and updating billing guidelines, fee schedules, contract rates, etc. Review, document and resolve all incoming correspondence and payor calls; assist as needed on aging reports, reports all payor issues and/or denial trends to Lead/Supervisor and may appeal and/or rebill underpaid claims and assist with payments as needed.

The hiring manager is considering candidates who have experience working in healthcare revenue cycle, insurance claims processing, reimbursement, or related financial services functions.

Schedule - Monday - Friday start time can be flexible between 7:00am -830am after training

Essential Functions

• Review billing claim forms to ensure fields are accurately populated and aligned.
• Identify and return incomplete claim information and /or supporting documentation to meet payor requirements
• Initiate contact and respond to inquiries from various external sources
• Comply with all government and third-party payers, regulatory mandated requirements for billing collects and PHI
• Answer questions and assist AR regarding billing issues as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPPA guidelines
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards in time frame given upon completion of training

Skills

• Medical Billing and Coding
• Reimbursement
• Billing Operations
• Medical Billing Software
• Insurance claims processing
• ICD Coding
• Patient Care
• Medicare Billing

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill to be self-directed, coupled with exemplary time management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Ability to execute processes efficiently and maintain the highest level of quality
• Demonstrates ability to identify and communicate issues
• Computer literacy skills, including Google and Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products
• Enhanced communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of 1500 claim forms
• Experience with billing editor systems
• Understanding of the entire revenue cycle process
• Knowledge of Revenue and ICD coding language
• 1-2 years of back-end revenue cycle experience in a facility and hospital setting
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations

Physical Requirements

• See, read/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone or other equipment.
• Frequent interactions with associates and patient care providers that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately particularly during emergency situations.

Location:

Classic Aviation

Work City:

North Salt Lake

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.41 - $28.14

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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