SUMMARY:
The Billing Associate is responsible and accountable for timely insurance billing of both primary and secondary claims, insurance follow-up, working denials, posting and reviewing payments, adjustments and processing refunds for both hospital and physician claims. Must be able to easily adapt between different duties within the department on a daily basis to fit the needs of the department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: Preferred 3+ years insurance related experience with an emphasis in Acute, Critical Access and Professional Billing, Posting and/or Contract/Denial Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Computer and office equipment skills required. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate effectively in a team, as well as independently, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions.Spend 8 hours or more on the telephone, in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction required. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment:
Office setting
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Office staff: Varies, typically 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts. Holiday and Weekends are rare and only as needed. Occasional travel may be required between the Baxter Health hospital systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, AR 72576 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salem, AR 72576: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
