Billing Specialist, Full Time at Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated

Statesville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Billing, Claims Processing, Critical Thinking, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance Guidelines, Computer Skills, Medical Terminology, Detail Oriented, Problem Solving, Adjustments, Collections, Training Assistance, Office Equipment, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate billing, timely submission of electronic and/or paper claims, monitoring claim status, researching rejections and denials, documenting related account activities, posting adjustments and collections of Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, and commercial insurance payers. The Billing Specialist must possess critical thinking skills and understanding of Medicare, Medicaid eligibility requirements as well as commercial insurance payer payment methods to correctly record contractual adjustments base on payer contracts or government regulations. In addition, the Billing Specialist must demonstrate proficiency with billing systems to ensure all functionality is utilized for the utmost efficient processing of both hospital and professional claims and issuing refunds when necessary. Likewise, the Billing Specialist must be willing to assist the Billing Supervisor with departmental training and perform various miscellaneous work assignments. Shift: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Requirements High School graduate or equivalent required. One year or more of on the job experience in a like or similar position is, required Knowledge of computer and typing skills required. Ability to work independently and detail oriented. Knowledge of medical terminology; required. Must have a good working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance payors billing guidelines. Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner; and identify problem situations and implement actions for improvements Physical Demands: Ability to lift 30 pounds, walk/sit/stand for extended periods Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, copier machines, facsimile machine or microfilm reader printer. Requires normal vision/hearing range, absence of color-blindness; and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

The Billing Specialist is responsible for accurate billing, timely submission of claims, and monitoring claim status. They also research rejections and denials, document account activities, and assist with departmental training.