Biller

Job Type : Full Time Department : Steward Surgical Specialists Odessa

Description

As a Biller, you will process billing charges and claims with the goal of account accuracy and customer satisfaction with every encounter.

A successful Biller works to facilitate resolution of claims through attention to detail, problem-solving initiative and a dedication to efficient service for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Post charges into billing system within 24-48 hours and completes other billing functions under direction of supervisor
• Identifies possible billing errors that might prevent the claim from being processed on the insurance company level
• Verifies patient coverage and demographic information, draws conclusions, and corrects billing errors or other claim issues
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HIPPA regulations and company policies
• Contributes to improvement of billing procedures and processes
• Escalates problem claims to management as required by circumstances
• Communicate effectively with clinic / administrative personnel, assigned coder and CLT-Team
• Completes assigned training and education
• Performs other duties as assigned
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and calculations
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and learn and retain new or evolving information and procedures
• Demonstrates a basic working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid processes
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance billing and reimbursement, and coding

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated basic experience with medical billing, CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email
• Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Institutional accreditation and degree obtainment will be verified upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years billing or coding experience preferably in the medical field, insurance, banking, hospital medical office or other experience with extensive customer service contact

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and manipulating tools, typing, using peripheral computer tools

About Steward Health Care

Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness.

One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients.

Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.