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Sherman Oaks Hospital
Biller-Patient Accounting
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What they do
A Medical Biller handles payments and financial transactions between health care providers and patients. Manages systems for mailing bills and collecting and recording payments. Works in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
$49,479 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Overview At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org. Responsibilities The Biller is responsible to bill all insurance companies, workers' compensation carriers, as well as HMO/PPO carriers. Audits patient accounts to ensure procedures and charges are coded accurate and corrects billing errors. Able to identify stop loss claims, implants and missing codes. Maintains proficiency in Medical Terminology. The Biller is responsible for the follow-up performed on insurance balances as needed to ensure payment without delay is received from the insurance companies. Communicates clearly and efficiently by phone and in person with our clients and staff members. Maintains productivity standards and reports. Obtains updated demographic information and all necessary information needed to comply with insurance billing requirements. Operates computer to input follow up notes and retrieve collection and patient information. Is able to write effective appeals to insurance companies. Qualifications