Insurance Billing Specialist

LifePoint Hospitals • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

At Memorial Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in medical office or clerical background.
• Demonstrated skills in working with computers.
• Knowledge of collection practices with insurance payers.
• Knowledge of governmental, legal, and regulatory provisions related to collection activity.
• Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.
• Job Description outlines physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all functions associated with the Central Billing office.
• Processes unpaid accounts by contacting insurance payers.
• Goes above and beyond to be sure all accounts are worked and helps management with training and department process improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees