Billing Specialist Sr

Overview

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Sr. Billing Specialist

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am-4:30pm

Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA

Travel: Will require driving

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

* A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
* Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
* Generous Earned Time Off Package
* Employee Wellbeing Program
* 403B Retirement Plan with company match
* Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
* Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director of Business Operations, performs a variety of duties in support of Revenue Cycle Management functions, including but not limited to the effective and efficient management of revenue related billing work queues and management and oversight of denials and appeals process. Ensures revenue related work queues are processed timely and managed per payer rules.

Qualifications

* Associates degree in related field or equivalent education and experience required.
* Must have at least three years of third party billing experience.
* Working experience with office equipment and tools, including computers, spreadsheets, calculators, printers and on-line tools/databases is required.
* Working knowledge of CPT codes, ICD-10, applicable modifiers, and medical terminology.
* Must be accurate and detail oriented.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with patient billing guidelines and regulations required.
* Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Pay Range

USD $18.36 - USD $30.89 /Hr.