Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Emmett, Idaho. In this long-term contract position, you will play a crucial role in managing payment posting processes, ensuring accuracy in patient accounts, and maintaining balanced daily logs. If you have a strong background in medical billing and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Retrieve remittance advice from clearing houses daily and ensure timely processing.
• Organize and calculate insurance payment batches to confirm deposit accuracy.
• Export electronic remittance files to revenue cycle software and assist in developing electronic payment posting systems.
• Post payments manually and electronically while verifying patient details such as account numbers, dates of service, and other identifiers.
• Apply adjustments to patient accounts for deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and contractual obligations, while directing denials to the appropriate team.
• Reconcile and balance posted payment batches daily, ensuring accounts are accurate and properly closed.
• Analyze and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to post payments correctly to patient accounts.
• Research unidentified payments and recoupments to determine proper transactions, including refund requests and takebacks.
• Collaborate with the Controller to balance daily, weekly, and monthly financial totals.
• Assist with billing work queues, insurance follow-ups, and other assigned tasks as needed.
Cerner and TruBridge knowledge preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital setting as a Medical Billing Specialist or Healthcare Payment Poster.
• Proficiency in medical billing, coding, claims processing, and insurance billing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of general math and problem-solving techniques.
• Detail-oriented approach and adherence to company policies and regulations.