Billing Coordinator Support Specialist

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Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant & Interpreter

Job Summary

General Summary of Duties: Under the direction of the Billing Manager, the Billing Coordinator Support Specialist performs various duties to support the daily billing functions for physician services.

Reports To:

Revenue Integrity Director

Department:

Revenue Integrity/Billing

Business Unit:

Sacred Circle Operations

Patient Care:

No

Worker Status:

Full-Time, Hourly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

To Be Determined with the availability of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required depending on position requirements.

Schedule Type:

8 Hour shifts.

Job Family:

TBD

Location:

Salt Lake Main Clinic

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate claims to insurance carriers, government payers, and third-party administrators.
• Identifies and corrects billing errors or missing information, as required. Works with insurance companies to resolve billing and insurance issues.
• Helps resolve claim errors/denials to ensure they are billed within timely manner.
• Works with patients and internal departments to resolve billing and insurance issues.
• Works with patients on outstanding balances, offering payment plan options when applicable.
• Acts as liaison between billing and tribal medical reimbursements, following up with tribal patients when missing CIB documentation.
• Assists in preparing billing reports for management review.
• Ensures the accuracy for demographic data input from Patient Services Representatives at intake.
• Monitors outstanding claims and follows up with payers for unpaid or denied claims.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines for protecting patient health information.
• Adheres to organizational policies and regulatory billing requirements.
• Maintains accurate, secure, and organized billing records.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all Sacred Circle Health Care Policies and Procedures.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values Statements.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in medical billing, claims processing, or a related healthcare administrative role.

experience.

CERTIFICATION/

LICENSE:

Other:

Preferred Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Working with eCW (eClinicalWorks)

Experience with insurance verification, payment posting, and accounts receivable follow-up.

Other:

Experience working with the Native American community.

Experience working in a healthcare setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of entire billing process, demonstrated computer skills, human relations and effective communication skills are also required
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical conduct.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills are required.
• Multitasking skills and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to read and interpret statements.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to understand industry-specific policies, such as HIPPA regulations for health care.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference

to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants