Billing Specialist

Rocking Horse Community Health Center•Springfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations. The organization is seeking a Billing Specialist to join their patient invoicing and insurance billing department. This individual will be responsible for the collection of payments for services provided to patients. RHCHC is located within walking distance of downtown Springfield, Ohio, which offers a variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, offering a high quality of life and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University. The position is full-time and non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

High school diploma or (GED) required
Three to six month’s related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel are required
Patient Health Information (PHI) and HIPPA compliant
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add and subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to consistently carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable software
Knowledge of spreadsheet software
Knowledge of Word processing software
A current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree is a plus
Prior billing/accounting experience
Working with an Electronic Health Record System (EHR) is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform necessary coding edits to claims
Process EDI files
Upload electronic claims to the clearinghouse
Contact patients regarding outstanding balances
Assist in establishing budget plans to assist outstanding patient balances
Post payments received from insurance and patients
Perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Write simple correspondence
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Apply common sense understanding to consistently carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services
Appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home
Be committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach
Understand that the highest standard of confidentiality is essential
Understand the privacy policies and procedures
Share or release only the minimal amount of PHI or Employee information necessary to accomplish the internal purpose
Keep receptive to change and new ideas for improvement of work processes
Consistently follow instructions, both verbal and written, as well as established policies and procedures