[Hiring] Billing Representative @Essentia Health

Role Description

Processes paper and electronic claims to payers with full and complete information to satisfy and facilitate the claim for payment. Produces accurate and timely claims in order to prevent denials and maximize reimbursement. Responsible for:

• Working assigned work queues within the patient accounting system and claim scrubber edits prior to final submission.
• Optimizing the claim submission operations including prospectively reviewing submissions and making corrections to expedite first time payment to the extent possible.
• Researching and communicating payer, HIPAA or other regulatory changes affecting the billing of health insurance claims.
• Making recommendations regarding billing and system operations to improve payment turnaround.
• Working closely with insurance companies, credentialing, access and managed care and other internal and external stakeholders tied to the billing system.
• Making recommendations regarding system changes to improve the revenue cycle process and quality.
• Assisting in the development of training.

This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and others. Depending upon location, responsibilities may vary and may include a variety of duties of similar scope and responsibility.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare experience in healthcare billing, revenue services, or coding.
• Medical certification or degree preferred.

Requirements

• FTE: 1
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Remote
• Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
• Weekends: No
• Holidays: No
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: Union Posting Deadline: N/A
• Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling and generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.