Medical Billing & Collections Specialist

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

2d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Medical Billing & Collections Specialist to join our team! The Medical Billing & Collections Specialist provides submission of clean claims to payers for accurate payments of services provided by SLV Health.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
Excellent time management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical billing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of billing rules and stays current on rules as enacted by Colorado Division of Worker’s Compensation.
Creates insurance aging reports using billing software to identify unpaid insurance claims.
Maintain current knowledge of billing for third party payers’ if/when worker’s compensation is denied.
Verify payments are paid according to contract of payer, including state fee schedule.
Follows HIPAA guidelines in handling patient information.
Enter all account information such as telephone calls from insurance, patient, correspondence or any other form of communication into billing account.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.