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Billing Specialist
Location - Women's Care of Lake Cumberland - Somerset, KY
Summary of Duties: *Potential Hybrid Remote Opportunity* Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments. Responsible for speaking to patients regarding billing questions, in person and on the telephone.
Supervision Received: Reports to Billing Supervisor
Essential Functions:
1. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either
electronically or by paper.
2. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
3. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
4. Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes payment options.
5. Performs various actions including contacting patients by phone,
correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
6. Processes payments from patients and prints a daily deposit report.
7. Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
8. Conducts self in accordance with CFMC’s employee manual.
9. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
10. Duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Skills/Experience:
1. Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
2. Knowledge of computer programs.
3. Knowledge of business office procedures.
4. Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and
practices.
5. Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
6. Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
7. Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
8. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients,
employees and the public.
10. Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
JOB SNAPSHOT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Billing
Location: Somerset, KY
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services, Managed Care
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, and Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person