Assists Billing Department in claims submission and follow up, researches claim denials and follows up with insurances and patients. Communicates with patients, insurance companies, and staff to ensure the health center’s billing and collections processes are carried out in accordance with established policies. Overall responsibility is to maximize revenues and cash flow to the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing procedures, including CPT and ICD coding, and third party payer contacting.
• Experience working on computers; typing/keyboarding speed of at least 40 WPM
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and respectfully handle dissatisfied patients
• Ability to work independently and to use good judgment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
• Knowledge of standard office machines including copier, fax, shredder, multi-line telephone, printers, etc.
• Current Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in an office environment including at least six months in a medical office.
• One-year experience in billing and collections experience in a medical office setting.
• One-year experience working with customer billing accounts.
• Experience and training in ICD and CPT coding.

Notice:

Per State & Federal regulations healthcare providers and healthcare staff working at the La Pine Community Health Center must provide their employer, contractor, or responsible party with either:

• Proof of vaccination showing they are fully vaccinated; or
• Documentation of a medical or religious exception.

• For a full list of job duties and requirements contact Human Resources

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