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:
- Preparing and submitting simple, basic insurance claims
- Completing insurance data for patient claims
- Processing and researching accounts
- Verifying diagnosis and authorization codes
- Identifying liability and guarantors
- Reviewing and adjusting account balances
- Interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
- Posting payments and adjustments in billing databases and preparing batches for posting
- Creating, organizing, correcting, updating, and maintaining accounts on data spreadsheets using medical billing software
- Tracking status and confirming receipt of claims
- Performing 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 year of experience working in a medical office with exposure to medical billing, or an equivalent combination of education and/or training
Benefits & Perks
- Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program
- Dental and vision insurance
- Discounted pet insurance
- 403(b) retirement contributions
- 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
- Disability, AD&D, and basic life insurance paid 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 and professional development opportunities
- License and certification reimbursements
- Occupational insurance for medical staff
- Emergency travel assistance
- Education assistance or education leave eligibility
- Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago