Medical Billing Representative - Patient Accounts

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Representative to join our Credit / Provider Level Balance team within the Patient Financial Services department.

This position is located at our Park Plaza administrative location.

This person will be responsible for working insurance and patient credits, and m aintaining credit A/R at acceptable levels by prompt review and resolution of the account.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Opportunity to work remotely after successful completion of training and metric competencies are met, approximately three months.

Compensation: hiring range starts at $20.08/hr.

Actual rate dependent on applicable professional experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Thoroughly and timely work credit and PLB records in work queues as defined by policies and procedures.


* Present unresolved concerns to Supervisor for resolution immediately with related documentation.


* Document account activity accurately and promptly during or immediately following each processed encounter.


* Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of credits


* Responsible for the analysis and necessary corrections of patient accounts as it pertains to refunds; posting errors; reversal of adjustments.


* Responsible for maintaining work queues.


* Responsible for telephone and/or written correspondence with insurance companies for refunds.


* Responsible for correctly identifying and updating various types of insurance entry information.


* Maintain basic understanding and knowledge of health insurance plans, policies and procedures.


* Make suggestions on improving Clinic procedures to improve billing accuracy and collections.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* High school diploma or equivalent.


* One-year minimum experience in health care accounting in a medical office required.


* Experience with private billing and collections regulations preferred.


* Experience with government, commercial, and third-party insurance contract practices and PLB processing procedures preferred.


* Keyboarding minimum 40 wpm.


* Accurate 10 key by touch.

Pay Range:
$19.22 - $26.91

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.

Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illnes...