Billing Coordinator-Radiation Oncology Part Time Days

The  Billing Coordinator   reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Billing Coordinator is responsible for processing charges payments and / or adjustments for all services rendered at all NM Corporate Health Clinics. Researches and follows- up on all outstanding accounts. Answers all calls regarding charges and claims providing exceptional customer service to all callers. Possesses extensive knowledge of coding billing insurance and collections procedures and coordinates the accounts receivable functions.  Performs weekly claims monthly late bills and patient statement runs and reviews accounts to be placed with an outside collection agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Department Operations

• Ensures patient demographic and billing / insurance information is kept current in the computer application.  Documents all patient and company contacts.
• Reviews daily clinic schedules and tracks receipt of documentation to assure completeness of charge capture.
• Ensures notes are is placed in systems clearly identifying steps taken according to established procedures.
• Ensures timely posting of all charges payments denials and write-offs to the appropriate account maintaining the highest level of quality for each transaction processed within 48 hours of receipt.
• Perform daily systematic review of accounts receivable to ensure all accounts ready to be worked are completed.
• Prepares and distributes reports that are required by finance accounting and operations.
• Handles all work in an accurate and timely manner consistently meets or exceeds productivity standards quality standards department goals and deadlines established by the team.
• Practice HIPAA privacy standards and ensure compliance with patient health information privacy practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and submit to management.
• Demonstrate proficient use of systems and execution of processes in all areas of responsibilities.
• Daily charge reconciliation for professional and technical charges in radiation oncology.

Communication and Teamwork

• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with the Corporate Health team Human Resources NM employees and physicians.
• Provides courteous and prompt customer service. Answers the telephone in a courteous professional manner directs calls and takes messages as appropriate. Checks for messages and returns calls.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others respects diverse opinions and styles and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians manager nursing staff front office staff and employees. Maintains a good working relationship within the department. Organizes time and department schedule well. Demonstrates a positive attitude.

Service Excellence

• Displays a friendly approachable professional demeanor and appearance.
• Partners collaboratively with the functional areas across Northwestern Medicine in support of organizational and team objectives.
• Fosters the development and maintenance of a cohesive high-energy collaborative and quality-focused team.
• Supports a Safety Always culture.
• Maintaining confidentiality of employee and / or patient information.
• Sensitive to time and budget constraints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Required :

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong Computer knowledge data entry skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Thorough understanding of insurance billing procedures ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• 3 years of physician office / medical billing experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred :

• 3 years of physician office / medical billing experience in Corporate Health / Occupational Health a plus.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or R (Registered Medical Coder) Certificate a plus.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility :  Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1