BILLING SPECIALIST (12777)

Job Summary: Rating: • Completes accurate patient registration and charge entry. • Performs patient billing and insurance claims filing. • Accepts and posts payments to accounts. • Resolves patient and insurance credit balances as assigned. • Receives walk in customers and answers phone promptly. • Works aged insurance claims to obtain reimbursement. • Submits payer appeals as necessary and completes follow-up for final resolution. • Pulls records for medical review/subpoena per policy. • Files and retrieves paper and electronic claims and remittance advice reports. • Works claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided. • Enters accurate and thorough documentation of pertinent events regarding the handling of the account including research of prior accounts. • Demonstrates and encourages team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. • Upholds and promotes patient safety and quality.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year working in Medical Billing. Additional Skills / Abilities: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) work independently; (3) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (4) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; and (5) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived need.