TES Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Montgomery, United States - Auburn University

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TESMedical Billing and Coding Specialist - Auburn/Montgomery Auburn University is committed to keeping its campus community safe and will follow applicable local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding COVID-19 policies and protocols.

TESMedical Billing and Coding Specialist - Auburn/Montgomery Auburn University is committed to keeping its campus community safe and will follow applicable local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding COVID-19 policies and protocols.

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2205P

Home Org Name

Clinical Affairs and Outreach Admin

Division Name

College of Pharmacy

Position Title


TESMedical Billing and Coding Specialist - Auburn/Montgomery

Estimated Hours Per Week

20

Anticipated Length of Assignment

12 months

Job Summary

Auburn University's

College of Pharmacy

is currently seeking candidates for the position of

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

for Clinical Health Services within the Harrison College of Pharmacy, specifically for our health clinics situated in Auburn and Montgomery.

This role involves overseeing hospital patient billing and medical data on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Additionally, the individual will be responsible for various financial tasks, including examining, entering, and processing forms, letters, vouchers, documents, and reports within the college, school, or department.

The position will be based in Auburn, AL.

Temporary Employment Services (
TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.

TES

provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus.

Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
Assistance with special projects
Seasonal work
Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity,


TES

is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for


TES.

Essential Functions

Maintain practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information, handles carrier correspondence, manages

EOBS , and key payments received into the system.
Prepare, review, submit, and follow up with clean claims to various companies/individuals
Collect, post and manage patient account payments
Investigate rejected claims to see why denials were issued and correct claims
Follow


HIPAA
guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information
Maintain patient and business confidentiality
Support additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed
Extract relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information
Examine documents for missing information; corrects information as needed
Assign

CPT ,

HCPCS , and

ICD -10 codes
Perform patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed
Ensure compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set
Maintain current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience providing administrative support and financial services within a health or medical environment.
Coding Certification
Desired Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Medical Coder
Knowledge of general accounting principles, revenue cycle processes, medical insurance, and associated regulations
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously and to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data; proficient in data entry
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient computer skills
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$ $25.00/hour

Work Hours

7:45a.m. - 4:45p.m. (hours may vary)

City position is located in:
Auburn


State position is located:
Alabama

Posting Date

03/27/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.


AUBURN

UNIVERSITY

IS AN

AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION / EQUAL


OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER .

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Other
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• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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• Do you have 2 years of experience providing administrative support and financial services within a health or medical environment?

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