BILLING SPECIALIST
Company: UNAVAILABLE
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewUnder general supervision, to perform work providing
billing service to patients and providers with insurance, billing,
collections and registration issues in the Physicians Group
Practices. Supports facility functions, while working independently
through data processing and report generation. Interacts with
internal departments, businesses, insurance companies and billing
services.ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES(Essential Functions)Acts as liaison between
patients and billing services, physician group, billing services,
patients and office claims, businesses and office claims, and
providers and patients.Assists in maintaining compliance with
regulatory standards applicable to areas of responsibility as
required by accreditation bodies.Assures current ICD and CPT coding
for billing purposes is accurate and correct in the billing
system.Enters data for all encounters performed at the patient care
areas.Completes patient forms, reports, precertifications, prior
authorization, referrals and statistics.Prepares providers
schedules, sorts, distributes, and prepares mail for mailing, and
for daily deposits and deliveries.QualificationsJOB SPECIFICATIONS
(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of
medical terminology, statistical and data collection. Knowledge of
current ICD and CPT coding and ability to apply such coding given
the service provided. Proficiency in applying rules and regulations
with regards to Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance companies.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Possess good
interoffice and public relations/communication skills, and
analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and data entry skills.
Ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize job assignments to keep abreast
of the workload, and to remain organized given high volume of
workload. Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment,
and to work in a team environment. Ability to defuse/handle irate
customers and to be responsive to customers' requests. Ability to
remain professional at all times and to work cooperatively with
patients and staff members.EDUCATION High School Diploma/GED
Equivalent RequiredEXPERIENCE 2 years Experience Healthcare Billing
Office RequiredLICENSE/CERTIFICATION Professional Coder
Certification PreferredSTANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of
Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee
Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE
COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and
maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee,
patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in
adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
governing ethical business practices for healthcare
providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required.
Keywords: UNAVAILABLE, Gary , BILLING SPECIALIST, Accounting, Auditing , Merrillville, Indiana
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