What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL BILLER - Patient Accounts position at Samaritan Hospital?
Full Time - Days
Position Summary: Filing and follow-up of claims on a timely basis by utilizing in depth knowledge of industry standards.
Role Qualifications:
Education
- High school graduate
Experience
- Hospital billing experience preferred
Licenses/Certificate
- None
Position Responsibilities:
- File claims and follow-up for all Commercial, Champ-VA/Veterans, Workman’s Compensation, Motor Vehicle accident, Funds/Black Lung accounts, and Medicare secondary
- Process all liability claims with lien letter unless they have health insurance
- Become knowledgeable with electronic claims software and Insurance portals, and Insurance contracts
- Review and follow-up on all Insurance and Medicare secondary remits
- Call Insurance, attorneys, and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance companies regarding status of claims
- Work monthly ATB aging summary reports, to reduce accounts receivable
- Answer questions that patients may have regarding Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident, and Medicare secondary claims
- Take appropriate action on correspondence received from Insurance companies, Wok Comp, and Motor Vehicle Accident company
- Follow up on work queues
- Become familiar with other jobs within department
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Customer service experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Time management
- Commitment to hospital values
- Problem resolution at a functional level
This position offers a Hybrid option.