What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Billing Coordinator position at St. Josephs Health?
Overview
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Job Overview
Responsible for performing a variety of billing functions to minimize accounts receivable and enhance collection; specializes in physician-based settings and/or hospital based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multispecialty clinics, HOPD, surgical centers and specialty centers. Works in a timely and courteous manner when responding to patients, physicians or insurance company inquiries. Serves as a resource person for ALL department staff on questions regarding billing and claims issues.
Qualifications
Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and up to two years billing and coding experience plus three months of on the job training and orientation. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification is preferred.
