Medical Biller 2

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 29

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department is looking for a Medical Biller 2 for their team. This person will review medical claims prior and subsequent to billing to ensure accuracy and facilitate reimbursements. This position is also responsible for applying bookkeeping methods to a variety of recording and auditing functions.

This is a remote position with the occasional requirement to work in-person in Newport Or.

Remote worker must live within the State of Oregon.

$25.32 - $29.36 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Billing and Coding:

Review charges prior to initial claims submission to ensure accuracy. Make corrections as needed whether minor or major.
Review outpatient medical and mental health claim denials and rejections for any coding errors correct and resubmit claims as appropriate.
Correct some major errors (e.g. Coding per payer billing requirements Diagnosis ordering) identified by any Medical Biller 1. Route major errors requiring certified coder review as appropriate.
Research insurance eligibility status and make adjustments.

Financial:

Post receipts invoices adjustments and payments for all clinics in electronic health record system.
Generate daily and monthly control reports for services and deposits.
Maintain client account balances and bill various accounts.
Prepare annual write-offs and purge financial records.

Customer Service:

Collect and receipt all client payments. Calculate adjustments on accounts.
Answer client questions regarding insurance Medicare and Medicaid billings.
Assist support staff and providers with billing questions.

Training:

Create workflow documents for procedures.
Assist with the creation modification and updating of Policies and Procedures.
Train and assist in orientation of new employees.
Provide occasional supplemental training for other departments.

Lincoln City OR

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associates degree in a relevant field and/or Coder a Biller certification through AAPC or AHIMA.

EXPERIENCE

Two- Three years experience in medical office work which includes fiscal record keeping billing and claim submission; including or supplemented by courses in medical billing.

Certifications:

Coder or Biller through AAPC or AHIMA

*If certified as a Coder or Biller the employee is required to maintain current and active certification and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals.

Desirable Qualifications:

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population preferred. Federally Qualified Health Center or Rural Health Center experience preferred.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Office methods and procedure.
Familiarity with the use of standard office machines.
Perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Position SummaryThe Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department is looking for a Medical Biller 2 for their team. This person will review medical claims prior and subsequent to billing to ensure accuracy and facilitate reimbursements. This position is also responsible for applying bookkeepin...