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

511237 - MPIP Admin 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 in the Regional Campus Business Office. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines.

Requisition ID

39705BR

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Will be assigned task should be worked daily with priority based on aging unless otherwise directed by management.


• Handle claim outcomes and work to make sure they are accurate to resolution,  resulting in a minimum of returns to view.


• Requires thorough auditing of patient accounts and accuracy of posting related to account balances and credits.


• Complete refund cycle from entry of refund into IDX and MPIP Refund System to data entry of refund notes and mailing of refund checks issued. Electronic/Recoup refund processes should be completed according to established workflows.


• Work cooperatively with clinics as needed to establish payment plans on accounts.


• Must accurately explain patient billing and account transactions.


• Provide quality Customer Service to the patient/guarantor, while effectively securing payment on outstanding balances.


• Refer outstanding balances to Collection agency in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.


• Accurately and promptly collect needed information and coordinate with cashiers for posting as needed.


• Contributes to and supports all areas as needed in a positive manner.


• Meets all the expectations of performance outlined in this PD equally on and off site as a Remote worker.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in a clinic or physician's office preferred.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

MPIP Admin Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, 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

Information and Records Clerks

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

A minimum of a 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

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

YN, HM

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 4A0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111

Jeanne Clery Act

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