Performs highly complex work in medical billing, collections with detail to record keeping. Work involves performing, coordinating, and/or monitoring billing, follow-up, appeals & collections. Works under limited supervision while using good judgement in decision making.
Examples of Work Performed
- Coordinates and monitors billing and collection activity on assigned payers and performs appeals on denied claims.
- Runs reports for assigned payers to assure timely collections.
- Determines proper payment and collections of charges from insurance payers.
- Files and maintains clerical records and reports pertinent to billing.
- Prepares summary of balance information related to refunds for approval by supervisor.
- Assist in billing claims & balancing payments.
- Maintain current knowledge of billing rules and regulations
- May assist with the training of others.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Should have experience in claims processing, follow-up, appeals and collections. Should have some experience in general office work, bookkeeping & accounting.
Education
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of billing, with principles of collections and rules governing reimbursement.
- Skills in the use of a calculator, computer and other related office equipment.
- Ability to accurately perform numerical detail work and to follow instructions.
- Must be efficient and reliable and be able to meet the essential requirement of regular dependable attendance.
- Must have and maintain a level of general health which permits the performance of job duties and be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- This position requires extensive keyboarding and sitting for prolonged periods of time
Hourly Salary: $
Position: TBD
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Department: Diversion Center This is a non-management position This is a full time position