Great River Health ยท 1 day ago
Billing & Insurance Specialist | 32 hours per week | Home Health & Hospice
Fort Madison, Iowa
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.89/hr - $18.89/hrGreat River Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Billing & Insurance Specialist to coordinate and assist in reimbursement for services provided. The role involves filing insurance claims, handling electronic billing functions, and resolving discrepancies in accounting records.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and assists in reimbursement for services provided
Accurately files insurance claims for the purpose of settling claims with insurance carrier
Handles all electronic billing functions
Verifies accuracy of billing data and revises any errors
Operates typing, adding, calculating, and billing software
Prepares itemized statements, bills, or invoices; and records amounts due for services rendered
Performs data entry work, including posting charges and keeping other records concerning patient charges
Keeps records of supporting documents
Resolves discrepancies in accounting records
Types billing documents, processes credits using computers
Contacts patients in order to obtain or relay account information
Computes rates for services in order to complete billing documents
Electronic claim filing
Maintains electronic filing system
Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms
Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records
Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives
Maintains knowledge of current government and/or carrier regulations relevant to industry
Follows-up on outstanding accounts and makes proper notations in billing software
Work denials and appeals for all insurance carriers
Reviews information for follow-up on primary and secondary insurances to file, re-file, or appeal claims
Resolves billing issues by correctly answering questions, determining & recommending how outstanding accounts should be further processed, and providing appropriate follow-up on issues
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Customer service experience required
Experience working with computers
Typing experience, 45 WPM
Preferred
Medical terminology preferred
Prior Home Health and/or Hospice billing experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Company
Great River Health
Great River Health provides hospital and clinic care, primary and specialty services, emergency, surgery, imaging, rehab, and telehealth.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
Hope Dunn
Chief Nursing Officer
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