Billing Representative

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Prepares, verifies, corrects, and submits paper and electronic insurance claims to ensure accuracy, expedite payment processing and ensure the financial viability of Parkland Health & Hospital System is maintained.

Education:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Must have three (3) years experience in a hospital or business office to include two (2) years of experience in medical billing.

Equivalent Education and/or

Experience:

• May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• None

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must possess strong analytical skills to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Must have basic knowledge of HCFA 1500 and UB-92 billing and various payor billing requirements.
• Must have basic understanding of CPT and ICD-9 coding.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of medical software.
• Must be detail oriented, possess basic mathematical skills, and have sharp analytical skills to resolve financial issues as they relate to multiple groups including third party payors, physicians, patients and Parkland.
• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and be professional in both appearance and approach.
• Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multiple tasks simultaneously including correcting billing errors and ensuring that daily paper claims are processed.
• Must be able to solve problems within the guidelines of established policies and procedures.
• Must be able to process at least 150 claims per day to all third party payors.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.