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Methodist Health System lists this Patient Billing Rep I opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why Work For Nebraska Methodist Health System?At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job SummaryLocation: Methodist Corporate Office Address: 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm Responsible for billing, electronic claims submission, follow up and collections of patient accounts.Job DescriptionJob RequirementsEducationHigh school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent requiredCoursework in Coding, Billing or Healthcare Management normally acquired through enrollment in a secondary education institution or online classes through the American Heath Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year prior experience in healthcare third party billing and/or claims processing preferred.Prior exposure to UP04 and/or CMS1500 claim data normally acquired through work in a physician's office or other healthcare setting preferred.License/CertificationsN/ASkills/Knowledge/AbilitiesSkill in interpreting UB04 and/or CMS1500 claim data to be able to troubleshoot claim edits and resolve payer billing requirements both timely and accurately.Ability to create and submit both original and corrected claims.Ability to audit accounts and payer explanation of benefits (EOBs) to determine appropriate action.Ability to use effective communication skills in order to handle patient inquires, attorneys, health system staff and payers on a professional level.Knowledge and understanding of accounting and business principles to enable accurate auditing of patient accounts.Ability to follow up with the 3rd party payers for claims and appeals submitted to ensure timely and accurate processing.Ability to maintain a working knowledge of multiple system applications.Physical RequirementsWeight DemandsLight Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.Physical ActivityOccasionally Performed (1%-33%):BalancingClimbingCarryingCrawlingCrouchingDistinguish colorsKneelingLiftingPulling/PushingReachingStandingStooping/bendingTwistingWalkingFrequently Performed (34%-66%):HearingRepetitive MotionsSeeing/VisualSpeaking/talkingConstantly Performed (67%-100%):Fingering/TouchingGraspingKeyboarding/typingSittingJob HazardsNot Related:Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)Equipment/Machinery/ToolsExplosives (pressurized gas)Electrical Shock/StaticRadiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)Rare (1-33%):Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)Mechanical moving parts/vibrationsAbout MethodistNebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68102, US
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