Medical Billing Associate

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Dec 17, 2024
Medical Billing Associate Lubbock 39705BR 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. 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. 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=880987 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. 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. jeid-50012e4f4076734bbc57c141796c671c