Billing Specialist

Summary

Responsible for the billing process of patient accounts. Responds to inquiries from patients/customers and insurance companies. Responsible for various other functions related to processing patient accounts.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

• Responsible for the billing process of patient accounts.*
• Informs manager of any billing issues.*
• Works closely with other MLHS departments to ensure accurate demographic and insurance information is obtained allowing for complete and timely billing.*
• Assures credit balance owed to government, patient, or another payer are promptly identified, correctly reported, and promptly repaid.*
• Ensures accuracy of claims sent. *
• Attends educational opportunities to improve knowledge of billing.*
• Adheres to MLHS policies and practices including: *
  • Demonstrates interest in and commitment to assuring service excellence.
  • Demonstrates teamwork.
  • Exhibits a positive attitude.
  • Participates in activities directed toward evaluating and improving service area functions.
  • Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality.
  • Assumes responsibility for enhancing personal and professional development.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully complete criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota and drug/alcohol screening per MLHS policy.
• Proficient computer expertise to include Microsoft products.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Billing knowledge and experience, medical billing or insurance company experience preferred.
• Familiarity with procedures and regulations regarding submission and resubmission of claims is preferable.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Professional written and verbal communication
• Expertise with computer based data

• Customer/Client Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness//Detail oriented
• Time Management
• Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Office/Clerical: This position is scheduled Monday through Friday eight hour day shifts.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.