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Medical Billing Associate

Company:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Lubbock

34720BR

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.

Campus
HSC - Lubbock

Department: MPIP Admin Lbk

Major/Essential Functions
  • A strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding
  • Requires an ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment
  • Must have excellent customer service skills
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Must have strong face to face, written and verbal communications skills
  • A general knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
  • Job requires complete confidentiality in regard to Protected Health Information
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Must have proficient computer skills
  • Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat
This is a Hybrid-Remote worker position 

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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A strong working knowledge of/ experience with payer billing rules and guidelines
  • A comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable in a healthcare setting
  • A strong working knowledge of /experience with Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV

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.

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.

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.

Pay Basis: Hourly

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

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

Schedule Details
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No

Air Force Specialty Code
3A1X1, 4A0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
0111

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
YN, HM
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