BILLING SPECIALIST
Wabash Valley Health Center is a Terre Haute, IN-based company that provides a wide range of Medical and Dental services. The Billing Specialist is responsible for the billing of patient and insurance balances. The Billing Specialist will comply with policies and procedures and put in necessary effort to maximize billing and collections. We are looking for a BILLING SPECIALIST to join our team and help us continue to provide high quality, cost-effective medical and dental care to our patients.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all insurance claims are submitted timely.
2. Verifies completeness and accuracy of claims prior to submission.
3. Accurately post payments within billing system.
4. Conduct timely follow-up on claim denials, exceptions or exclusions.
5. Read and interpret insurance explanation of benefits.
6. Utilize monthly reports to follow-up on unpaid claims per policy.
7. Coordinate with other staff members to complete additional information requests by insurance companies.
8. Respond to inquiries from insurance companies, patients, staff and providers.
9. Answer phone calls from patients whom have billing questions or concerns.
10. Demonstrates positive and professional conduct.
11. Uses time efficiently and effectively.
12. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
13. Recognizes and maintains the confidentiality of staff, patient and clinic information according to HIPAA regulations.
14. Serve as role model by displaying, maintaining, and encouraging behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, providers and co-workers.
15. Actively participates in risk management activities and works collaboratively with the administrative team to reduce risk and ensure patient safety.
16. Complies with WVHC policies and procedures.
17. Actively participate in relevant WVHC trainings.
18. Is courteous, friendly and willing to assist others.
19. Displays a positive appearance including appropriate dress.
Experience:
- Previous experience in medical and/or dental billing and coding required. Billing knowledge to include familiarity with FQHC billing requirements preferred.
- Experience with ICD 10 and ICD 9 codes preferred.
- Experience with Centricity Practice Management Solutions preferred
- Previous experience in customer service, patient care, or other related fields preferred.
- Must be capable of dealing with persons of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Must possess strong problem solving skills, strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work in a team environment with a shared commitment to providing high quality care to our patients.
Wabash Valley Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work full-time 40 hours Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm?
Experience:
- Medical and/or Dental billing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Terre Haute, IN 47807: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person