Billing Specialist

Position Purpose:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for providing initial and follow-up billing for designated centers to ensure collection or processing of all service events reported to obtain reimbursement. Billing specialist is responsible for ICD9/ICD10 coding techniques and current practices of the coding guidelines. In-patient and outpatient coding guidelines are to be practiced along with DRG assignment and review.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well with others and organize workload for quick response times
• Ability to organize and use time wisely
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and ability to grasp new procedures quickly
• Ability to read and comprehend written policies, procedures, memos, emails, newsletters and other forms of communication
• Understanding of billing software, CMHC system, MD-Online, FTP Communications credentialing, coding, claim and contract requirements

Pay is based on experience:

$16.53 - $19.83

Schedule:

M-F 8am- 4:30pm

Location:

8400 Louisiana St. Merrillville, IN 46410

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, RHIT Certification and or Coding Certification
• Minimum 1 – 2 years in a healthcare organization with focus on billing & coding
• Ability to apply concepts such as averages, ratios, fractions, and percentages to practical situations
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical/medical/legal information. Ability to respond to routine inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days of paid time off
• 9 Paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Tuition Assistance
• Working Advantage Employee Discount Program

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team today and contribute to the ongoing success of our organization!

Pay: $16.53 - $19.83 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your highest level of education?
• How many years of experience do you have in this field?
• Are you open to the hourly range of $16.53 to $19.83?
• Are you available to work full-time days (8am - 4:30pm)?
• Can you pass a pre-employment background check?
• Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen?
• Upon hire, can you provide solid references?

Ability to Commute:

• Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20