Billing Specialist

Overview

We are recruiting for an exciting career opportunity as a Medical Billers to join the team as Billing Specialist at our corporate office in Fresno, CA.  Experienced or new Medical Billing and/or Coding graduates are welcomed! As a Billing Specialist, one can look forward to ensuring that United Health Centers is able to obtain payment from appropriate parties. In addition to ensuring that all billing and coding is accurate, timely and fraud free.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Medical Billing Manager and other members of the Team to:

• Translate medical procedures into appropriate insurance billing codes.
• Enter accurate information into the practice management system.
• Produce statements and claims.
• Bill the insurance company for services performed and/or the patient for patient portion due.
• Collect correct insurance information from the patient and verify the patient’s benefits.
• Investigate unpaid accounts/claims within a timely manner.
• Maintain skills and knowledge of payer rules and guidelines in order to bill accurately.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Grad/GED

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Professional Coder preferred but not required.

• PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
• Knowledge of medical, dental billing and collections practices. 

SKILLS:

• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Strong computer skills
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant manner
• Modern office practices and procedures including email
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $24.20 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan with matching contribution
• Educational Assistance
• Employee discounts and more!