Billing Specialist

Summary

While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this position is crucial to the financial success of the organization. This at will position is responsible of the timely and accurate billing of services. This position is accountable for complying with all policies, procedures and regulations related to billing all payors, both internal to the organization and external. The Billing Specialist will remain in full compliance with all departments, institutional and regulatory, both state and federal, laws at all times.

Job Duties

• Prepares timely and accurate billing of services.
• Process and research EOB questions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Develop relationships with insurance companies to ensure benefits are verified to receive quick and proper reimbursement.
• Documents all work and correspondence while working AR reports to maintain AR days set by administration.
• Awareness and compliance of Medicare/Medicaid billing updates, policies, and changes.
• Remains current on changes in billing regulations with CPT’s and best billing policies.
• Attends scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Cross trains to assist with workloads and perform other duties as assigned or identified.
• Comply with HIPPA and other federal, state, and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters.

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

• Professional customer service background including oral and written communication
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and general Internet
• Multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon request and need
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstrate sensitivity to clients, visitors and staff
• Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 1-2 years financial experience, hospital or medical billing experience is preferred
• Experience with medical terminology, accounting, finance, insurances or cash applications
• 1-3 years professional office experience
• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• College financial course work or degree
• Knowledge of CPT’s and ICD’s

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.