Billing Representative- Remote

Billing Representative- Remote Job Description: Processes paper and electronic claims to payers with full and complete information to satisfy and facilitate the claim for payment.
Produces accurate and timely claims in order to prevent denials and maximize reimbursement.
Responsible for working assigned work queues within the patient accounting system and claim scrubber edits prior to final submission.
Responsible for optimizing the claim submission operations including prospectively reviewing submissions and making corrections to expedite first time payment to the extent possible.
He/ she is also responsible for research and communication of payer, HIPAA or other regulatory changes affecting the billing of health insurance claims and making recommendations regarding billing and system operations to improve payment turnaround.
This position works closely with insurance companies, credentialing, access and managed care and other internal and external stakeholders tied to the billing system.
Makes recommendations regarding system changes to improve the revenue cycle process and quality, and works to assist in the development of training.
Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and others.
Depending upon location responsibilities may vary and may include a variety of duties of similar scope and responsibility.
Work Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience in healthcare billing, revenue services, or coding- medical certification or degree.
Education Qualifications: High School diploma/ GED Licensure/Certification Qualifications: No certification/licensure required.
FTE 1 Shift Rotation Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time 8 Shift End Time 4:30 Pay Range $15.
77 - $23.
66 / hour The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package.
The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.
Weekends N/A Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check.
Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO: Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.