Billing Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Billing Specialist reviews and carries out the insurance claim billing process for the organization, working with patients and carriers.

Salary begins at $18.23/hour depending on experience.

The Billing Specialist coordinates patient and insurance billings for the organization by performing the following duties:

Prepares, reviews and transmits claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing

Reads and interprets insurance explanation of benefits

Posts manual and/or electronic remittance advices and patient payment

Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, appeals, exceptions or exclusions

Utilizes monthly aging accounts receivable reports to follow up on unpaid claims aged over 30 days

Contacts patients regarding outstanding balances

Establishes payment plans to help patients manage payment of bills

Sends delinquent accounts to collection agencies

Trains appropriate personnel on computerized billing system

Responds to patient billing and statement inquiries

Creates and mails insurance claims and patient statements

Makes recommendations to management for write-offs

Assists Manager/Supervisor with special projects as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Understanding of healthcare reimbursement practices strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

Previous experience with EPIC electronic health record is preferred.

Prior FQHC experience preferred.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical and dental insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank

403(b) with a 4% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Health and Wellness reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.

"NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

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