Billing Coordinator

Your Experience Matters Why join us Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... Your Experience Matters Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Billing Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Why join us Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... What We're Looking For The Billing Coordinator coordinates daily billing and electronic posting functions. This role will transition into a remote position. How You'll Contribute A Billing Coordinator who excels in this role: Coordinate Central Billing Office activities related to ensuring the collection of funds for all billable services so that goals are met in Bad Debts, AR Days and Cash collections Submission of electronic and paper claims (qOD), processing Patient Statements (qW), posting of electronic payments (within 72 hrs of receipt) are the main activities within this coordination responsibility Verify all claims are submitted timely and accurately Demonstrate understanding of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for all practice specialties Verify and communicate eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibilities for any assigned accounts Perform special projects related to billing and collection efforts Assist with posting charges, payments, and adjustments to accounts with a high degree of accuracy Understanding of federal compliance issues related to billing and collections Keep supply expenses at or below those budgeted Develop a relationship with third party payers and vendors to ensure cash flow is maximized Requirements And Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher preferred Minimum of one year working in insurance and collecting unpaid accounts Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically MS Word and MS Excel Certifications: CPC or equivalent coding/billing credential required, and medical terminology desired Central Billing Office proficiency test completion preferred Certified Professional Biller certification required Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EEOC Statement Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifePoint Health