United Health Centers

Non-profit health center delivering medical care

Billing Specialist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFresno, CA, USA$24.20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
Knowledge of medical and dental billing and collections practices is required.
Strong computer skills are required.
Familiarity with adult learning and general training techniques is required.
Problem-solving skills and sound judgment are required.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including email, is required.
Attention to detail and follow-through on work tasks are required.
The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
The ability to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds on wheels is required.
The ability to hear staff on the phone and people served in person, and to speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff, is required.
The ability to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents is required.
High manual dexterity is required.
The ability to reach above shoulder level and to bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist or turn is required.

Responsibilities

Translate medical procedures into appropriate insurance billing codes.
Enter accurate information into the practice management system.
Produce statements and claims.
Bill insurance companies for services performed and patients for their portions due.
Collect correct insurance information from patients and verify patient benefits.
Investigate unpaid accounts and claims in a timely manner.
Maintain skills and knowledge of payer rules and guidelines to bill accurately.
Work closely with the Medical Billing Manager and other team members.

Desired Qualifications

A Certified Professional Coder certification is preferred but not required.
At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

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!

About the Company

United Health Centers

Non-profit health center delivering medical care

United Health Centers provides medical, dental, and community health services to medically underserved communities in the central San Joaquin Valley, California, operating as a private nonprofit and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Care is delivered through clinics with multidisciplinary teams offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, preventive, and chronic care services; as an FQHC, it uses sliding-scale fees or free care for eligible patients and coordinates care across services. The organization focuses on serving farm workers and their families in a large agricultural region, supported by federal and state programs that expand access and funding for comprehensive care. Its goal is lifetime wellness for communities by delivering accessible, comprehensive quality health care to everyone with compassion and respect, regardless of ability to pay.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.7M
Headquarters: Parlier, CA
Founded: 1971

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