Billing Account Specialist

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

2h•Remote

About The Position

Billing Account Specialists play a key role in the revenue cycle by managing the end-to-end claims process. This role is responsible for accurate and timely claim creation, effective insurance correspondence, and ensuring payments for services provided are properly recorded and reconciled. Billing Account Specialists also support process clarification and continuous improvement efforts, helping optimize workflows and maximize revenue while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Education: High School or Vocational School graduate
All staff are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate manager. In addition, staff are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. All staff must attend mandatory educational programs.
Licesnsure/Certifications: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Performs the review and confirmation of work orders prior to billing, by verifying accuracy of order and required documentation such as prescriptions, certificates of medical necessity, prior authorizations, diagnosis and procedure codes.
Works accounts receivable aging reports performing follow up in accordance with policies and procedures.
Generates and processes statements and claim forms in an accurate and timely manner.
Obtains, verifies and maintains customer demographics and insurance information for billing purposes.
Informs client of their estimated financial responsibility over the phone and at the time of service per established protocol.