Medical Billing Representative

Job Title: Medical Billing Representative

Department: Patient Financial Services

Location: Regional Administrative Campus

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 8am - 4pm

Summary:

The MBS ensures that all patient information, charges, billings and follow-ups are accurate, complete and timely. The medical billing specialist will be responsible for Preparing and submitting claims to various insurance companies through appropriate channels. As a MBS you are responsible to retrieve status information from payer websites, make minor corrections to patient account information as needed to ensure timely payments as well as follow each account through resulting in complete account resolution. Good organizational, time management and multitasking abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines. Maintaining strict confidentiality by adhering to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations is mandatory for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Creating and navigating Meditech account work lists (30%)

2. Correcting billing edits such as Incomplete, Rejection, Medical Review and Hold categories in Emdeon System (30%)

3. Performing consistent internal follow-up regarding bill holds for timely submission of claims (20%)

4. Performing Customer Service related actions (10%)

5. Abiding by productivity standards set by business office leadership (5%)

6. Reading and understanding patient medical records and ensuring HIPAA confidentiality (5%)

Desired Attributes:

• Bachelor Degree and/or 3 years Healthcare billing experience
• AHIMA/AAPC certified.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year billing experience in a health care organization

Required Licensure/Certification:

UNION:

1199-200B SEIU (CPH) Clerical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.66 - $29.99

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.