Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumFebruary 05, 2011 (last updated 30+ days ago)
Assistant Medical Billing Specialist - Full Time - Business
Tracking Code
20110098
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under close supervision, prepares and submits insurance claims. Assists with Reviewing and adjusting accounts to ensure accurate and thorough billing of claims.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Prepares and submits simple, basic insurance claims.
Completes insurance data for patient claims; processes and researches accounts; verifies diagnosis and authorization codes; identifies liability and guarantors; reviews and adjusts account balances; interprets Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).
Posts payments and adjustments in billing databases; prepares batches for posting.
Creates, organizes, corrects, updates and maintains accounts on data spreadsheets using medical billing software. Tracks status and confirms receipt of claims.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required 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.
Required Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory One (1) year of experience working in a medical office with exposure to medical billing. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to sit for long periods of time. ANMC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected.
Job Location
Anchorage, AK, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Industries: Hospital / Healthcare
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