Under close supervision, prepares and submits insurance claims and assists with reviewing and adjusting accounts to ensure accurate and thorough billing of claims.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepares and submits simple, basic insurance claims.
- Completes insurance data for patient claims; processes and researches accounts.
- Verifies diagnosis and authorization codes.
- Identifies liability and guarantors.
- Reviews and adjusts account balances.
- Interprets Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).
- Posts payments and adjustments in billing databases and prepares batches for posting.
- Creates, organizes, corrects, updates, and maintains accounts on data spreadsheets using medical billing software.
- Tracks status and confirms receipt of claims.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of medical billing procedures and applications.
- Knowledge of commercial insurance and government reimbursement programs.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Knowledge of reception, typing, computer operations, and filing.
- Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software including medical billing applications.
- Skill in tracking and accomplishing multiple tasks and assignments.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
- Skill in conducting successful telephone consultations and operating a multi-line office phone system.
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience working in a medical office with exposure to medical billing.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Discounted pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth 403(b) options.
- 401(a) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 5% after one year.
- Potential annual discretionary employer contribution up to 3%.
- Paid time off starting immediately.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months.
- Short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, and basic life insurance covered 100% by employer.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-site child care facility.
- Employee assistance program.
- On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Emergency travel assistance.
- Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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