Billing Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Price, UT

10d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Castleview Hospital is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Billing Specialist
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

The billing specialists maintains responsibility for client services expertise,
primary and third-party payers, patient claims and accounts rendered by medical
provider.

Requirements

• High School Degree required. Must have two-year secretarial degree or related experience. Must have working knowledge of insurance billing. Must be proficient in medical terminology. Must be proficient in 10-key adding machines. Must type 50 wpm. Must have excellent phone skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare billing and collections experience recommended or the ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency after successful completion of a training program.

Responsibilities

• Codes Claims.
• Bills companies or payer for services rendered by medical provider.
• Daily daypack responsibilities.
• Answers client questions regarding billing procedures. Responds to written inquiries from clients for additional information and documentation.
• Ensures applicable regulatory requirements are complied with. Assists with other business office functions and participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Verifies and documents adjustments to accounts receivable based on charging and/or posting errors. Minimizes potential revenue losses by ensuring client accounts are billed in a timely and efficient manner. Reviews client reports indicating suspended accounts, credit balances, and unbilled accounts to ensure outstanding claims are properly accounted for.
• Assists in the effective and efficient operation of the service line.
• Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient rights are protected. Releases information in accordance with established policies.
• Does not have unauthorized overtime, arrives on time, leaves on time and has few unscheduled absences.
• Respects diversity of each individual (patients, visitors, vendors, co-workers).
• Assists in Drug Screening Collection, on-sites, on-call.
• Answers phone in a timely and polite manner.
• Utilizes computer system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED