Medical Billing Associate at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Medical Billing Associate

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

351901 - SON Combest Center Lbk

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments Regional Campus Business Office.

Requisition ID

39377BR

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

This position is a part of the TTUHSC SON Combest. Employee in this position is responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts. In order to accomplish effective patient account management, the employee is responsible for various tasks necessary for proper patient billing management such as patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfounded patients, reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy, collection of unpaid balances, posting of payments received.

• Coordinates eligibility requirements with local hospitals to implement indigent programs governed by them.


• Establishes payment plans in accordance with guidelines to help patients manage payment of bills.


• Processes insurance claim forms and follow-up with third party payer sources. Re-bills insurance companies or other third parties to secure payment.


• Follows-up with insurance companies on claims when payment is not received within designated time frames.


• Contacts patients/Clinic Staff to obtain or correct information on claims in order to resolve payment issues.


• Answers patient billing questions verbally or in writing.


• Receives and processes insurance and patient payments.


• Audits credit balances and refunds payer when over-payment occurs.


• Maintains accurate, up-to-date file on patient.


• Composes appropriate correspondence to patients, agencies and departments.


• Attends seminars/training sessions to keep current on new programs available  for assistance to patients.


• Performs other related duties.


• Required to complete all trainings identified by the organization to include the institution and the department.


• Maintain confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA.


• Align with the Value Based Culture, Vision, & Mission of the TTUHSC, SON, & Combest.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and or/skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

M-f 8am-5pm

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Have working knowledge and understanding of basic coding requirements for billing clinic visits.


• Experience with FQHC billing regulations.


• Experience with billing clinic visits.


• Experience working in an EHR system.


• Working knowledge of Federal and State billing laws and guidelines.


• Working knowledge of claims filing deadlines and appeal processes and deadlines.


• Experience processing insurance claims for all forms of insurance.


• Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

SON Combest Center Lbk

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Executive and Admin Assistants

Occasional Duties

Travel to other organizational locations to attend meetings.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of medical or general office experience OR completion of related education or training and one year of experience.
 

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. Apply Now