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43110BR

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:

43110BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Process ETM tasks by verifying benefits, updating account information, correcting edits, performing follow-up on unpaid claims, billing or re billing claims to appropriate payer source, and appealing denied claims.

+ Assist business office co-workers and department personnel with account questions.

+ Review and process by mail or via the Healthcare Link portal correspondence and paper claims.

+ Process weekly TX Medicaid Self pay eligibility GERDS.

+ Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.

+ Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

+ Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

+ Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).

+ 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:

+ 3 years medical billing, collections, and appeal experience.

+ Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel, medical practice management software programs, and navigation of insurance provider portals for verification of eligibility and benefits and claim status and appeals.

+ High school graduate or equivalent, three years experience in business office operations, preferably in the medical office field. Knowledge of medical insurance terminology.

+ Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.

+ Experience in computers is essential, keyboarding skills of at least 40 wpm.

+ At least 3 years experience in medical billing.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

MPIP Account Quality

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV, Transcript

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 .