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Billing Analyst

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Billing Analyst is responsible for analysis of the Medical Center's billing functions for all network services. Assists Billing Management with system testing, upgrades, modifications and mandated regulatory changes. Identifies billing issues and recommends possible solutions to increase productivity, maximize cash collections, and improve the revenue cycle.

A day in the life of a Billing Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

• Utilizes billing system reports for analysis, identifies trends and developments; presents findings to Billing Management.
• Assists with the resolution of the billing system and edit issues as they arise. Keeps Manager informed of all system issues and consults for direction as necessary.
• Performs testing for new or upgraded systems and applications; analyzes actual vs. expected results; performs root causes analysis as necessary; prepares written documentation, spreadsheets, and / or a summary of findings for Management as necessary.
• Assesses the impact of new billing requirements on the operation and recommends procedural or system changes as necessary. Assists with implementation of automation or other efficiencies upon identification of opportunities.
• Performs reconciliation of electronic transactions. Identifies errors and performs root cause analysis when rejections are identified; documents results.
• Performs or assists with specialized billing functions (i.e., list billing, cosmetic, global, research, hard copy attachments, grants); may assist with day to day billing functions when necessary.
• Provides assistance with maintaining current and accurate written departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluates actual vs. planned performance and metrics, presents and communicates possible opportunities.
• Identifies and suggests resolution for problems involving departments which affect billing productivity or data quality.
• Maintains accurate notes and electronic documentation of findings; documents requirements, expectations and / or deadlines to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Initiates contact with insurance companies as necessary to investigate or resolve payer / edit issues.
• Maintains working knowledge of the claims scrubber system (currently ePremis) and the Medical Center's main information system (i.e., Epic).
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Other duties and / or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $30.45 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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