Billing and Payment Posting Specialist | Pulmonary Services

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Billing and Payment Posting Specialist compiles billing and diagnosis codes for MedWorks, summarizes data for submission to the billing entity, and verifies that patient charts contain documentation supporting billing intentions. The specialist also applies payments received by mail to patient and client accounts. The role requires analyzing and interpreting patient medical records to identify billable services and determine their amounts, maintaining strict confidentiality of patient and departmental records, and handling numerous tasks with minimal errors. The specialist is expected to communicate effectively, take responsibility for assigned work, and transition among several roles as needed. The position is based at Singing River Pulmonary Services in Ocean Springs and reports to a Manager or Office Manager. It involves travel within the SRHS service area using the employee’s own transportation.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a medical records department, including knowledge of record keeping and medical terminology.
• Must complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Ability to type, operate a computer, and enter data using a standard keyboard with a 10-character keypad.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including use of MS Outlook, Word, and office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, professional etiquette, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, and manage detailed or complex work.
• Ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities and goals, and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Organizational, planning, and management writing skills, and ability to understand automated data processing and complex computerized and non-computerized information.
• Ability to work schedules assigned, with the understanding that days off, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Must provide own transportation for required travel within the SRHS service area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cash posting in banks or other related companies.
• Coding experience and knowledge of DRGs/APCs.
• Previous use of a code finder.

Responsibilities

• Compile billing and diagnosis codes for MedWorks and summarize data for submission to the billing entity.
• Verify that patient charts contain documentation supporting billing intentions.
• Apply payments received through the mail to patient and client accounts.
• Analyze and interpret patient medical records to identify billable services and determine their amount.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and departmental records.
• Perform assigned tasks with minimal errors and take responsibility for their completion.
• Transition among several roles as needed.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using personal transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED