Billing Specialist Position Available In Simpson, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Billing Specialist at Simpson General Hospital is responsible for preparing insurance claims, following up on denials, and communicating with patients, insurance companies, and others. They must have knowledge of claims processes, efficient data entry skills, excellent customer relations, and the ability to work under pressure while providing exemplary customer service.
Job Description
Billing Specialist 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1827 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114 At Simpson General Hospital (SGH), we pride ourselves in providing high quality healthcare in a hometown environment!
Job title:
Medical Billing Specialist Work Location:
Business Office (Financial Services) Reports to:
Business Office Manager Job Type:
Full-time Experience 3•5 years of Business Office/Billing Office experience within a healthcare setting (preferred) Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, verbal and written communication skills and customer service.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required) Associates Degree (Preferred)
Schedule:
Monday•Friday, 8:00am•4:30pm
Benefits:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Discounted In-House Services at
SGH Clinics & Hospital Work Remotely:
No Position Summary:
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the preparation of insurance claims and A/R follow-up of denials. Other duties include processing changes for patient insurance/demographics in order to bill clean/accurate insurance claims, communication with patients, patient families, insurance companies and other individuals related to insurance and/or self-pay services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Edits all UB and 1500 claim forms for billing Files Insurance claims for payment Works the billing work queues timely Corrects and rebills claims as needed Assist in pulling claims data for auditing purposes Provide excellent customer service Demonstrate professional behavior and interpersonal skills to reflect the mission and vision statement of SGH Complies with HIPAA, Compliance, Infection Control and Universal Precaution guidelines along with the hospital and departmental safety guidelines Perform other duties as assigned
Skills:
Knowledgeable of claims submission processes for all major insurance carriers, intermediaries, Medicare and Medicaid Efficient data entry skills, balancing figures, compilation of statistics and understanding of reconciliation processes Excellent customer relations and oral/written communication skills Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff Basic computer skills Professional, friendly attitude Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given and standard accepted practices
Physical Requirements:
The Medical Billing Specialist must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.
