Under the immediate supervision of the Manger of A/R Operations, is responsible for ensuring all charges are processed and billed accurately and in a timely manner. Serves as mentor and resource to fellow billers.

Responsibilities:

Billing proficiency and compliance

Acquires and maintains thorough knowledge of legislative and administrative actions affecting billing processes and ensures departmental compliance.

Demonstrates proficiency in the areas of billing regulations.

Performs accurate and efficient patient account claim follow-up as needed.

Works Insurance denials and credits in a timely manner.

Organizational Expectations:

Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time and completes scheduled shift;

HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect;

Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments;

Safety: Practices workplace safety daily.

Employee Engagement

Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings;

Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

Complete all required education on or before the due date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to maximum of 25 pounds, stooping, and pick, pinch type or otherwise work primarily with fingers;

Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress;

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word;

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication;

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner;

Familiarity with computer and other business machines.

Qualifications:

3-5 years hospital billing experience