Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a full-time Healthcare Billing Specialist. The schedule will be weekdays, 8am-4:30pm. The right candidate will join a close knit billing team following timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant billing practices that complement the accounting side of the financial services department. The billing team is an integral part of "One Ridgeview", with all staff working toward a common mission.

Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, the real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY "Where life's complexities are met with hope"

The Healthcare Billing Specialist position requires a high school diploma or GED with skills in data entry, claims submission and follow-up. Two+ years prior medical/ hospital claims and billing experience required. Excellent organization and communication (written and verbal) skills; mathematical aptitude; sense of discipline; ability to work under minimal supervision. Completes work with a sense of urgency and high degree of accuracy. Exercises discretion and good judgment in communicating account information to third parties. Able to work regularly scheduled weekday business hours.

JOB DUTIES Medical billing and related activities in a behavioral healthcare environment. Working directly with clients and/or third-party payors to ensure that medical billing is accurate, compliant with the payors guidelines, thorough, and timely. Performs collections efforts to ensure accounts receivable balances are managed in accordance with target balances. Excellent communication skills. Enjoys working with clients and third-party payors.

BENEFITS

Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available. Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and safe driving record.