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The Temporary Hospital Billing Specialist is a contract opportunity with a HYBRID schedule.
The Hospital Billing Specialist position is responsible for printing and mailing paper claims; ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached such as but not limited to medical records, secondary remits, and itemized bill.
- Responsible for printing and mailing of paper claims four times weekly; ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached to claims such as but not limited to medical records, secondary remits, and Itemized Bill.
- Notate action taken on the patient account within the EHR system
- May require manual entry of secondary billing for varying states. Productivity and clean entry rates apply
- Perform billing and follow-up on Industrial Accounts
- Work Financial Class change reporting
- Assist other team members when necessary
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Administrative Duties:
- Accurately input/submit worked time by the required departmental deadlines
- Maintain knowledge of insurance payors and collection regulations
- Maintain industry knowledge through self-study and by attending training courses
- Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings
- Effectively responds to emails, telephone calls, voicemails, Microsoft Teams messages, and correspondence from facilities in a timely manner
- Adherence to all HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements and responsibilities
Required Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have experience and knowledge of Hospital Billing
- Knowledge of computer applications or other automated systems, such as excel spreadsheets, word, email, and database software in working assignments
- Basic knowledge of hospital billing, revenue cycle, and medical terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of Explanation of Benefits (EOB), state, and federal guidelines required
- Ability to understand and interpret correspondence reason for payments, refunds, or underpayment requests
- Ability to navigate healthcare information system(s) and clearinghouse(s)
- Must be detail oriented, organized, and ability to multi-task
Training and Experience:
- High School or equivalency diploma required
- 0-3 years or more work experience, where the primary focus was customer service
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to complete work assigned
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel to and work in the Franklin office
- High-Speed Internet access and unlimited data for WFH days
- Smart phone for DUO authentication
Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist - Temporary
Opportunity: Contract
Location: HYBRID / Franklin
Salary: $21-$25/hour DOE
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.