Billing Specialist

CommonSpirit Health • Pendleton, OR

31d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Billing Specialist, you will help our patients and providers streamline the billing and insurance process so they can focus on patient care and financial well-being. Every day you will review and process patient accounts, insurance claims, and payment postings. You will be expected to ensure accurate and timely billing, follow up on denied claims, and maintain patient confidentiality. To be successful in this role, you must have strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical billing and coding, and experience with healthcare insurance.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED
• 2 years billing experience in a healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of medical billing and coding
• Experience with healthcare insurance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third party payers.
• File and enter billing for patients into the system and analyze patient accounts to ensure billing is accurate.
• Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems, handling follow-up questions from patients, resolving discrepancies or errors.
• Follow up with third party payors on outstanding claims.
• Review accounts prior to sending to outside agencies for collections.
• Review overpaid accounts and submit refund requests.

What This Job Offers

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