Billing Specialist I

Under direct supervision performs all billing and collection functions on account balances within assigned financial classes. Ensures timely submission of all claims and timely follow up. Posts payments in EPIC. Perform eligibility verification and authorization requests as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

Experience

Two years of medical billing experience and one year experience with electronic billing.

Epic experience desired.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical billing insurance and private pay.
• Knowledge of all medical billing requirements for Medicare Blue Cross Medical Assistance Commercial insurance and HMO carriers
• Strong collection skills including claims follow-up revenue cycle practices
• Strong computer skills including EMR knowledge and Microsoft Office. Excel preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients families insurance companies and healthcare providers.
• Strong ability to investigate issues find solutions and work under pressure to resolve billing issues.
• Efficient in managing multiple tasks prioritizing and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to handle multiple claims and billing tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy

Licensures Certifications

N / A

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Claims Billing Processes

Claim Resolution Processes

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Conditions of Employment

N / A

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

GBMC Values

Value Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$19.34 - $29.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidates qualifications education experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Medical Collection,Accounts Receivable,Athenahealth,ICD-10,Medical Coding,10 Key Calculator,Detailing,ICD-9,Medical Billing,Microsoft Excel,CPT Coding,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 19 - 29