Medical Billing Associate

Extended Job Title Medical Billing Associate Position Description Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Requisition ID

44752BR

Travel Required None Pay Grade Maximum 20.00 Major/Essential Functions Claim follow up Working denials from various insurance payors Contacting patients and insurance companies as needed to learn reasons for non-payment and identifying remedies to these issues. Grant Funded? No Pay Grade Minimum 17.50 Pay Basis Hourly Work Location Odessa Preferred Qualifications Prior medical insurance knowledge Previous medical billing experience Bilingual English/Spanish Department Central Business Office Ode Job Type Full Time Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at Shift Day EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Two years of medical or general office experience OR completion of related education or training and one year of experience. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Navy Enlisted Classification Code

YN, HM

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 4A0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code 0111 Benefits Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education