We are recruiting for an exciting career opportunity for a Billing Specialist to join the team at United Health Centers' corporate office in Fresno, CA.
The role focuses on ensuring the organization obtains payment from appropriate parties while maintaining accurate, timely, and fraud-free billing and coding processes.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Medical Billing Manager and team members.
- Translate medical procedures into appropriate insurance billing codes.
- Enter accurate information into the practice management system.
- Produce statements and claims.
- Bill insurance companies for services performed and/or patients for patient portions due.
- Collect correct insurance information from patients and verify benefits.
- Investigate unpaid accounts and claims in a timely manner.
- Maintain knowledge of payer rules and guidelines to support accurate billing.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Certified Professional Coder preferred, but not required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of medical and dental billing and collections practices.
- Bilingual preferred, but not required.
Skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and providers from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong computer skills.
- Familiarity with adult learning and general training techniques.
- Positive professional insight.
- Flexibility and dependability.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to answer phones professionally.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, including email.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds on wheels.
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly with staff and patients.
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
- Must have high manual dexterity.
- Must be able to reach above shoulder level and bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist/turn.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low premium cost.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
- Educational assistance.
- Employee discounts.
Location
Fresno, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago