Biller

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM•Staples, MN

3d•$20 - $27•Remote

About The Position

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. Our Billing team ensures financial integrity by accurately and efficiently processing claims, working collaboratively across departments, and providing outstanding customer service to patients and insurance providers. To ensure accurate and efficient billing processes that support quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime. By maintaining integrity, accountability, and innovation in our work, we empower the financial well-being of our patients and organization, fostering accessible, high-quality healthcare for all. This is a full-time 80-hour (1.0FTE) remote position with occasional in-office duties. Candidates must be located in Minnesota.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Detail-oriented – Accuracy is key in billing.
Excellent communication – Clear and professional with providers, payers, and patients.
Adaptability – Open to learning new processes and handling changes in regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical billing & coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)
Familiarity with insurance policies & payer guidelines.
Experience with EHR/EMR systems.
Two years’ experience in billing or equivalent in claims processing preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and all third-party guidance preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate completion of adjustments, appeals, and follow-up with insurance companies to maintain current claims.
Ensure the accurate submission of claims, including handling secondary claims after receiving Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).
Investigate and resolve complex claims, working to secure timely payments from patients and insurance carriers.
Process and address any discrepancies related to insurance or coding issues.
Maintain current billing work queues, managing adjustments, appeals, and following up on claims to ensure timely resolution.