Medical Billing Associate

Texas Tech University • El Paso, TX

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of medical or general office experience OR Completion of related education or training and one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years medical billing, collections, and appeal experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel, medical practice management software programs, and navigation of insurance provider portals for verification of eligibility and benefits and claim status and appeals.
• High school graduate or equivalent, three years experience in business office operations, preferably in the medical office field. Knowledge of medical insurance terminology.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Experience in computers is essential, keyboarding skills of at least 40 wpm.
• At least 3 years experience in medical billing.

Responsibilities

• Process ETM tasks by verifying benefits, updating account information, correcting edits, performing follow-up on unpaid claims, billing or re billing claims to appropriate payer source, and appealing denied claims.
• Assist business office co-workers and department personnel with account questions.
• Review and process by mail or via the Healthcare Link portal correspondence and paper claims.
• Process weekly TX Medicaid Self pay eligibility GERDS.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
• Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees