Patient Financial Services - Biller

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Responsible for all aspects of hospital and professional billing activities. Maintains knowledge of all rules and regulations concerning industry billing procedures. Communicates and interacts with insurance companies, physicians, patients and staff to provide effective customer service in response to inquiries related to billing issues.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of one or more billing systems and patient accounting systems; EPIC is preferred. Understanding of basic medical terminology.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with other employees and external parties. Use Microsoft Office in performance of duties and responsibilities. Resolves billing inquiries utilizing a variety of tools, including but not limited to billing operation systems, payer websites, reports. Provide feedback to adjust and enhance billing processes and efficiencies. Meets billing deadlines and productivity measures while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Medical Billing/Coding course completion with certification OR 1 year experience in filing professional and/or facility claims required. Knowledge of all insurance types (governmental and non-governmental) is preferred. Knowledge of EPIC preferred. Medical Billing/Coding certification preferred.

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%)– NONE

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, poles, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.