What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Representative position at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Inc?
Description
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Patient Accounting
JOB TITLE: Billing Representative
SHIFT: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly, 1st Shift
Benefit Eligible: Full-Time
Qualifications
Experience
- Two years previous billing experience or equivalent
- Cash posting knowledge
Skills/Competencies
- Strong clerical skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette and oral communications skills
Education Required
- High School Diploma or GED
JOB SUMMARY
A Billing Representative is responsible for submitting medical claims to insurance companies and payers such as Medicare and Medicaid. A Biller must keep Cameron’s financial interest at the forefront, while advocating for the patient, all while being compliant with billing rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claims for processing
- Call insurance companies regarding discrepancies in payments, denials, and missing information
- Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances.
- Work credits, claim edits and follow up WQ’s assigned
- Post required adjustments as identified
