Medical Billing Specialist at Parkside Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Hospital

Do you enjoy making a difference in a patient’s life? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Come work at Parkside! Where healing happens. Every day.

Parkside is a 120 bed, private, non-profit psychiatric hospital, and provides outpatient services as well. Each department works together day in and day out to provide outstanding patient care. Join a team where everyone knows each other and works together towards our mission to provide outstanding mental health and support services. We have a new, innovative CEO that is striving to improve everything from our reach into the community to our company culture. Come be a part of the excitement!

We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist. This position will be responsible for verifying patient insurance coverage and benefits, billing insurance, following up on claims and denials, sending appeals, sending patient statements, and collecting and posting payments. Works closely with other departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI hospital activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Medical Billing Specialist    

• Prepares and completes claims for commercial insurance companies, third-party organizations, and/or government or self-payers


• Ensures proper adequate and timely billing to ensure prompt payment


• Prepares and transmits patient claims in the appropriate claim format according to guidelines


• Coordinates and validates claims transmitted to ensure edit criteria is met


• Maintains detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities


• Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process


• Consults with appropriate personnel to resolve unbilled claims


• Reviews recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement


• Maintains necessary billing transactions in a retrievable fashion


• Reconciles charge transactions according to departmental policy


• Accurately posts insurance and patient payments to accounts


• Follows policies and procedures within the department and organization


• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments


• Communicates appropriately and clearly to patients, families, and team members. Treats everyone with respect and dignity


• Documentation meets current standards and policies


• Maintains fit for duty. Acts in a professional manner and follows all of Parkside policies and procedures


• Orients new staff members to the department


• Demonstrates the ability to be organized and flexible, acts appropriately in stressful/emergency situations


• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two (2) plus years working experience in a business office related role

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays


• 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match


• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!