Billing Insurance Specialist | 40 hours per week | Patient Financial Services HCHC - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"bMinimum Hiring Wage:/b/pFrom $18.89 per hourp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Details:/b/pSchedule Hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shiftdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Description:/b/p/div/divpbA Brief Overview/bbr /br /Coordinates and assists in the reimbursement for services provided. Accurately files insurance claims for the purpose of settling claims with insurance carriers. Resolves discrepancies in accounting records, resolves credits, verifies accuracy of all billing data, and corrects identified errors. Handles electronic billing functions which includes electronically filing claims and maintaining the electronic filing system. Prepares itemized statements, bills, or invoices; and records amounts due for services rendered. Keeps records of supporting documents. Contacts patient to obtain or relay account information. Collect information from policyholders to verify accuracy of information on claim forms, company records, and related documents. Update existing policies and company records to reflect requested changes from policyholders and insurance company representatives. Follows-up on outstanding accounts, making proper notations in the billing software. Work denials, follow appeal processes, and refile claims following through to completion. Investigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or insurance-related issues, working closely with insurance providers, patients, and internal teams. Maintain knowledge of current government and/or carrier regulations relevant to industry. Performs data entry, adding, calculating, and operation of computers, equipment, and billing software.br /br /bWhat you will do/b/pulliPrepare insurance claim forms and related documents and review them for accuracy and completeness./liliFollow-up on rejected, unpaid and denied claims until claims are paid or only self-pay balance remains./liliInvestigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or insurance-related issues, working closely with insurance providers, patients, and internal teams./liliReconcile accounts and maintain accurate balances./liliPerform AR follow up on aging accounts./liliTransmit claims for payment or further investigation./liliContact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing information or resolve billing issues./liliReview insurance policy to determine coverage./liliResearch payer websites, using computers to enter, access, search, and retrieve data./liliProvide customer service, such as assisting with inquiries and billing requests./liliMonitor for missing information, authorization/control numbers./li/uldivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bQualifications:/b/p/div/divpbQualifications/b/pulliH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required/lili1-3 years Experience working with computers Required/lili1-3 years Customer service experience Preferred/lili1-3 years General office or clerical experience. Preferred/liliKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction./liliKnowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology./liliPreferred knowledge in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook/liliKnowledge to use electronic equipment and computer applications specific to the job./liliPossesses excellent time management and organizational skills./liliPossesses problem solving skills/liliAbility to communicate effectively and document information accurately./liliCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience./liliThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing./liliAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretion./liliThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand./liliThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences./liliThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, as well as the ability to read, write and understand the English language./liliKnowledge of arithmetic./liliTeaching others how to do something/li/ulp/ppbspanBenefits:/span/b/ppbWe are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:/b/pullipCompetitive base pay/p/lilipMatching retirement programs/p/lilipHealth, Dental and Vision plans/p/lilipHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts/p/lilipEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans/p/lilipEmployer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and ADamp;D/p/lilipPaid time off (PTO)/p/lilipEducation Assistance Program/p/lilipEmployee Assistance Program/p/lilipEmployee Referral Bonus Program/p/lilipDiscounted cafeteria meals/p/lilipPaid Parental Leave/p/lilipEmployee Service Recognition program  /p/lilipVoluntary plans including: Life, ADamp;D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity/p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"i /i/pp style="text-align:left"iGreat River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law./i/p