POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the back-up billing of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, CHAMPUS, Auto Insurance, Worker’s Compensation and Commercial Insurance accounts to the appropriate intermediary or third party payer. Handles communication correspondence and other related matters with patients and/or insurance companies including records requests from insurance companies. Triple check charges on Wound Center accounts. Responsible for the collections process to NRA including the return file to bad debt. Assist the local ambulance companies with billing information. Provides efficient and effective management of patient accounts within the hospital information system. Other duties as assigned.

II. EDUCATION/LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  High school graduate or equivalent required. Courses in the business or clerical curriculum preferred.  One year experience in patient accounting related to the healthcare field preferred.  Must be able to use a computer efficiently in software systems to include billing, spreadsheet,, word processing and internet.  Continuing education as appropriate for updated billing trends or techniques.  American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) membership preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.66 - $19.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hospital
• Medical office
• Nursing home

Work Location: In person