Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Medical Billing Associate in El Paso, Texas
44520BR
Extended Job Title:
Medical Billing Associate
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
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.
Requisition ID:
44520BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Post all manual insurance payments and ZERO pay EOBs. Daily extract non electronic EOB's from payor portals and prepare batches if necessary.
Daily post payments from commercial insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Workers' Comp, etc.,
Payments will be worked manually or electronically in accordance with the explanation of benefits (EOB).
All posted transactions must be reviewed for accuracy and must balance to the bank deposit amount. All account postings must meet the established department posting standards and timelines.
Apply patient payments received from JPM Healthcare Link, Phreesia, Vpay, self-pay, credit cards, NSF recoveries, attorney checks and any mail payments to patient accounts on a daily basis.
Assist department Supervisor in posting and recording Special Programs, Grants, Contracts and incentive payments received.
Complete assigned daily ETM Payment Posting related tasks.
Assist MPIP department in reviewing daily correspondence and entering insurance denials and rejections.
Call insurance providers to inquire payment/offset information.
Provide assistance and training to current and/or new staff. All other duties and projects assigned by Supervisor and/or Director.
Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in AthenaHeath IDX system preferred. At least one year of payment posting experience in a medical setting.
Ability to read and understand insurance EOBs. Ability to analyze patient invoices, post patient and insurance payments and/or adjustments as noted by patients' insurance carrier. Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time.
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Basic knowledge in accounting. Good communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
MPIP Account Quality
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Information and Records Clerks
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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:
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 .