Medical Billing Associate

Medical Billing AssociateNationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.Position DescriptionEmployees 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.Major/Essential FunctionsAnalyze data to accurately reflect reimbursement amounts as per payor contracts using the Payor Contract Module.Review, analyze and process contractual underpayment appeals, preparing written communication of the appeal, and providing completion on resolving the underpayments pertaining to payer contracts in a timely manner.Maintain fee schedules, serves as a resource for fee schedule clarification while responding to pricing requests, contract and reimbursement related question within established time frames.Monitor contract performance in terms of reimbursement, utilization and AR follow up issues.Analyze payments related to the No Surprises Act and the Independent Resolution process (IDR) and provide an appeal solution to successfully resolve the dispute.Assist with other projects, analyses, and duties as assigned by Director of Analytics and/or Managing Director of the business office.Work assigned tasks and stages via ETM and Epic.Required QualificationsA minimum of a 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.Preferred QualificationsExperience faxing documents within a medical office.Experience and/or knowledge of medical insurance carriers and financially assisted government programs.Experience and/or knowledge of computing rate, ratio and percent, then producing graph drawings and interpretations.BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team membersPaid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and moreRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsCertified Mother-Friendly WorkplaceAdditionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.Job Type: Part TimePay Basis: HourlyPay Grade Minimum: 15Pay Grade Maximum: 17Compensation 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 Funded? NoTravel Required: NoneShift: DayDoes this position work in a research laboratory? NoAir Force Specialty Code: 3A1X1, 4A0X1Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code: 0111Navy Enlisted Classification Code: YN, HMEEO 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.Jeanne Clery Act