Medical Billing Associate- Floater - Lubbock, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Extended Job Title
Medical Billing Associate- Floater
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
MPIP Admin Lbk
Position Description
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. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Requisition ID
37534BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

• The Medical Billing Associate position is dedicated to the collection of unpaid or unadjudicated physician and non-physician provider claims.
• Works from an assigned queue and is responsible for following up on claims of outstanding balances to determine the process to resolve the balance.
• Collaborates with team members, clinical departments and other internal stakeholders in order to reach departmental goals.
• Communicate payer issues, updates and works the assigned work queue in accordance to the process set by management.
• Turns in batches daily; aiding team members when assigned by the supervisor and any daily tasks associated with the collection of outstanding insurance balances.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment/software related to billing.
• Capability to type 40 wpm and use 10 key by touch in order to process accounts.

This is a Hybrid Remote Worker Position.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Working knowledge of CPT.4; ICD.10 and HCPCS coding
• Experience with HIPAA Guidelines
• Knowledge of multi-specialty billing, third party payers, government payers and their operating procedures and practices
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite and Adobe

Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
MPIP Admin Lbk
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
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.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
YN, HM
Air Force Specialty Code
3A1X1, 4A0X1
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
0111
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.