Billing Specialist - AD042

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

2d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Specialist enters medical, mental health, and addictions charges for all NARA NW facilities by auditing authorizations, diagnosis, copayment, payment allocation, insurance option, and eligibility of coverage. Researches and resolves denied and rejected insurance claims. The Billing Specialist processes payments and refunds.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required.
Experience with OHP, Medicare and managed healthcare.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office applications.
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skilled in basic math and knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Proficient in data entry and management.
Ability to operate a 10-key and type 35 wpm.
Ability to operate a multi-line phone.
Demonstrated ability to complete documentation in accordance with governmental regulations and laws, and NARA NW policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Medical Billing Certificate preferred.
Minimum of 1-year medical office billing experience required. Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS preferred.
Highly proficient in the use of practice management software, Athena Practice (previously Centricity) preferred.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

Responsibilities

Follows up on outstanding insurance A/R accounts.
Reviews EOBs, researches, and resubmits claims.
Verifies eligibility using online websites.
Keys in tickets and reviews associated reports.
Enters traceable tracks/notes on work tickets.
Bills secondary carriers.
Directs work to a specific batch for processing.
Files batches.
Processes bad debt write-off tickets.
Submits and files claims to DSHS.
Trains and gains proficiency on new and updated internal and external systems and databases.
Works collaboratively, and maintains professional boundaries with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and treats everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Processes other revenue cycle projects and tasks as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC