Billing Specialist

Responsible for performing payment related tasks using a manual and/or computerized system which involves receiving distributing transferring and accounting for funds; receipt of payments by cash checks credit card electronic funds transfer.

Shift: Preferred 4x5 day - flexibility please share availability.

Equipment will be provided and will need to be picked up in Vancouver

Interview - Microsoft.

• Must have Insurance patient postings
• Must have Epic
• Must have medical billing/ medical payment posting/credits
• Must have Healthcare experience

* not banking experience

Essential Functions

• Performs daily cash posting and reconciliation of payments adjustments and rejections from private and third-party payors.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts receivable and payment posting.
• Prepares deposits in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Processes and monitors the electronic remittance files to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains and/or enforce security procedures to ensure safety of funds.
• May research and resolve credit balances that occur due to overpayment at the time of posting.
• May assist customers by answering inquiries and providing information.
• Assists with departmental coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years required: Experience in medical office billing or insurance account follow-up
• Credentials

Skills

• Billing/ Payment posting provider level adjustments (Required)
• Knowledge of insurance processes and billing guidelines and regulations (Required)
• Knowledge of payer EOBs/835s and bank lockbox processes (Required)
• Knowledge of insurance processes and billing guidelines regulations (Preferred)
• Proficiency in use of 10-key (Required)
• Proficient use of computers including MS Office applications and payer portals (Required)
• Knowledge of insurance and reimbursement policies (Required)
• Strong data entry skills (Required)
• Skills in problem solving organizational and time management (Required)
• Knowledge of basic accounts skills (Required)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task and to handle high volume workload (Required)
• Ability to process and reconcile provider level adjustments (Required)
• Ability to effectively and accurately post payments to meet department deadlines (Required)
• Knowledge of banking lockbox processes (Required)
• Ability to manage complex accounts to resolve debit and credit balances missing payments and unposted cash (Required)
• Knowledge of major insurance products such as Medicare Medicaid Workers Compensation and Commercial payers (Required)
• Detail oriented (Required)
• Ability to work remotely with minimal oversight independently as well as in a collaborative team setting (Required)
• Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

• Lifting
• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.