Job Information
Baptist Memorial Specialist-Billing Senior in Jackson, Mississippi
Summary
The main objective of this position is to ensure correct processing of all insurance claims of all hospitals. Able to interpret & implement specified insurance billing guidelines. Coordinates all facets for insurance billing, credits and collection of A/R. This role ensures duties are completed accurately and timely while acting as a team player for optimum office flow and excellent patient service. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Responsible for clear, detailed communication with the clinical and billing staff along with payers and clients regarding various insurance and payment related issues.
Bill and submit claims for all insurance companies according to payer specific guidelines and established procedures and workflow. Be knowledgeable of payer updates as it relates to bundling and unbundling charges, medical necessity and general coding specifications.
Review and process adjustments as needed for accounts to avoid claim release if not needed but also recognize and resolve credit balances as needed.
Able to resolve all front end claim edits and clearinghouse returns so that claim can be resubmitted in a timely matter to payers/insurance carriers.
Responsible daily for the correction of primary/secondary rejected claims, the resubmission of rejected claims, along with resolution of all delinquent insurance claims on patient accounts, per guidelines, in order to secure payment.
Assist the Supervisor with other functions.
Completes assigned goals.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: One to 3 years medical claims billing or processing with some college, vocational or certification in the insurance industry.
Minimum: One to 3 years medical claims billing or processing with some college, vocational or certification in the insurance industry.
Experience
Preferred: Experience in medical billing, previous employment in the insurance industry, or professional certification, three to five years preferred.
Minimum: Experience in medical billing, previous employment in the insurance industry, or professional certification, three to five years preferred.
Special Skills
Preferred: Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes, Compliance, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.
Minimum: Ability to read, understand, interpret and resolve payer front end denials Ability to research payer regulations and determine appropriate claim submissions Ability to utilize multiple patient accounting and billing applications including but not limited to connect systems, claims clearing house systems, payer systems, internet. Ability to interface with the staff at the insurance carriers and hospital personnel. Ability to read, write and understand documents, correspondence, and memos Ability to effectively present information one-to-one and in group situations to customers, clients, and other employees in the organization Critical thinking skills required Effective PC skills
Training
Preferred: Experience with MS Word, Excel and ability to learn new computer programs
Minimum: PC Skills Keyboarding 35-50 words per minute
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 11997 - Specialist-Billing Senior
Facility: BMG - Central Business Office Jackson
Department: BMG JS Patient Financial Services
Category: Billing Claims and Revenue
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Jackson
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 21986