Billing Specialist 1 Full-Time (64 hours per pay period)

Mille Lacs Health System•Onamia, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the billing process of patient accounts. Responds to inquiries from patients/customers and insurance companies. Responsible for various other functions related to processing patient accounts. Job Duties The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk () at the end of the bullet point. Responsible for the billing process of patient accounts. Informs manager of any billing issues. Works closely with other MLHS departments to ensure accurate demographic and insurance information is obtained allowing for complete and timely billing. Assures credit balance owed to government, patient, or another payer are promptly identified, correctly reported, and promptly repaid. Ensures accuracy of claims sent. Attends educational opportunities to improve knowledge of billing. Adheres to MLHS policies and practices including: Demonstrates interest in and commitment to assuring service excellence. Demonstrates teamwork. Exhibits a positive attitude. Participates in activities directed toward evaluating and improving service area functions. Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality. Assumes responsibility for enhancing personal and professional development. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must successfully complete criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota and drug/alcohol screening per MLHS policy.
Proficient computer expertise to include Microsoft products.
Professional written and verbal communication
Expertise with computer based data
Customer/Client Focus
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility
Initiative
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Stress Management/Composure
Teamwork Orientation
Technical Capacity
Thoroughness//Detail oriented
Time Management
Quality and Safety focused

Nice To Haves

Billing knowledge and experience, medical billing or insurance company experience preferred.
Familiarity with procedures and regulations regarding submission and resubmission of claims is preferable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the billing process of patient accounts.
Informs manager of any billing issues.
Works closely with other MLHS departments to ensure accurate demographic and insurance information is obtained allowing for complete and timely billing.
Assures credit balance owed to government, patient, or another payer are promptly identified, correctly reported, and promptly repaid.
Ensures accuracy of claims sent.
Attends educational opportunities to improve knowledge of billing.
Adheres to MLHS policies and practices including:
Demonstrates interest in and commitment to assuring service excellence.
Demonstrates teamwork.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Participates in activities directed toward evaluating and improving service area functions.
Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality.
Assumes responsibility for enhancing personal and professional development.
Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules.
All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.