Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description: The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely follow-up of claims billed and resolution of accounts. Oversees the account receivables and maintain detailed/accurate account documentation. Follow-up on open claims thoroughly, accurately, promptly, and with all supporting documentation responsible for maintaining and updating billing guidelines, fee schedules, contract rates, etc. Review, document, and resolve all incoming correspondence and payor calls; assist as needed on aging reports, reports all payor issues and/or denial trends to Lead/Supervisor and may appeal and/or rebill underpaid claims and assist with payments, as needed. Responsibilities: Review billing claim forms to ensure fields are accurately populated and aligned. Identify and return incomplete claim information and/or supporting documentation to meet payer requirements. Initiate contact and respond to inquiries from various external sources. Comply with all government and third-party payers regulatory mandated requirements for billing, collections, and PHI. Answer questions and assist AR in regard to billing issues as needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPPA guidelines. Meet departmental productivity and quality standards in time frame given upon completion of training. Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated skill to be self-directed, coupled with exemplary time management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Ability to execute processes efficiently and maintain highest level of quality. Demonstrates ability to identify and communicate issues. Computer literacy skills, including Google & Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products Enhanced communication and customer service skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience and working knowledge of 1500 claim forms. Experience with billing editor systems Understanding of the entire revenue cycle process Knowledge of Revenue and ICD coding language 1-2 years of back-end revenue cycle experience in a facility and hospital setting Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations. Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: See, read, and/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment. Frequent interactions with associates and patient care providers that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Location: Classic Aviation Work City: North Salt Lake Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.38 - $26.65 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100 learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Salary : $18 - $27