Lake Butler Hospital · 21 hours ago
Patient Accounts - Billing Specialist
Lake Butler,FL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expLake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing a range of healthcare services. They are seeking a knowledgeable Billing Specialist to manage medical claims, ensure accurate billing, and maintain patient account information while adhering to regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, submit, and manage medical claims using billing software such as TruBridge, including electronic, paper, and secondary claims
Verify insurance coverage and eligibility, ensuring accurate coding based on patient diagnoses and treatments
Maintain complete and accurate patient account information
Monitor claim status, investigate and appeal denied or rejected claims, resolve discrepancies, process refunds, and pursue collections on delinquent accounts to ensure timely reimbursement
Regular communication with patients, providers, and insurance payers is required, along with maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA, information security standards, and all state and federal billing and collections regulations
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma or equivalent
4-6 years experience in medical collections required
Ability to coordinate and prioritize activities as related to insurance billing
Accurate, mature, flexible person who is meticulous to detail
Displays responsibility to confidentiality of medical information
Pleasant attitude in dealing with other departments as well as the public
Genuine concern for completeness and organization of routine office matters
Able to read and understand the explanation of benefits for all insurances
Ability to type 45 WPM
Use a 10-key calculator
Excellent grammar and communication skills
Self-starter
Preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid time off
401k after one year of service
Discounts at Willow Cafe
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Company
Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital providing 24-hour emergency services, including various healthcare services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tina Lloyd
Chief Ancillary Services Officer/Risk Manager
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