Billing Specialist - AD042
$46,966–$58,968 year
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Billing Specialist at NARA Northwest enters medical, mental health, and addictions charges for all facilities by auditing authorizations, diagnosis, copayment, payment allocation, insurance options, and eligibility of coverage; researches and resolves denied/rejected claims; processes payments and refunds. The role follows up on outstanding insurance accounts, reviews EOBs, verifies eligibility online, enters tickets, and handles batch processing and billing to primary/secondary carriers. The position requires strong attention to detail, HIPAA compliance, familiarity with CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS, experience with medical office billing, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to operate 10-key and a multi-line phone. It is a full-time, in-person role based in Portland, OR, with benefits and a nonprofit environment focused on serving Native American communities.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required
- Minimum of 1-year medical office billing experience required
- Medical Billing Certificate preferred
- Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS preferred
- Highly proficient in the use of practice management software, Athena Practice (previously Centricity) preferred
- Experience with OHP, Medicare and managed healthcare
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office applications
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Skilled in basic math and knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- Proficient in data entry and management
- Ability to operate a 10-key and type 35 wpm
- Ability to operate a multi-line phone
- Demonstrated ability to complete documentation in accordance with governmental regulations and laws, and NARA NW policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests
- Must pass criminal background and DMV checks
- Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473)
Additional Requirements
- Preference in hiring given to qualified Native Americans (Indian Preference Act)
- Must pass background checks and drug tests
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