What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Associate position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
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.
- Claim follow up
- Working denials from various insurance payors
- Contacting patients and insurance companies as needed to learn reasons for non-payment and identifying remedies to these issues.
- 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.
Salary : $18 - $20