What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Billing Clerk-Sumner position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview:
Why UnityPoint Health?
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Responsibilities:
This job description in no way states that they are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their lead.Qualifications:
Community Memorial Hospital- UnityPoint Health Sumner
40 hours per week M-F between 7-5:30
The Electronic Insurance Billing Clerk is responsible for charging, billing, and working edits of an assigned section of patient accounts and to research and resubmit problem claims in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include reading all documentation regarding billing guidelines, adjusting patient charges and other duties as assigned by the Revenue Cycle Lead.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
- Process release of information requests
- Billing electronic and paper claims
- Review and enter charges
- Research and resubmit problem claims
- Research patient questions related to billing
This job description in no way states that they are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their lead.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Understanding the concepts, principles and practices of the revenue cycle.
- Hospital billing experience preferred
- ICD-10 coding experience preferred
- Other Skills
- Exhibit progressive thinking towards the electronic medical record
- Adapt easily to change in job duties and work environment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office software
- Ability to convey positive image and communication tactfully and professionally with staff, patients and the public
- Ability to articulate hospital policy and regulations
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines