Position Title

Billing Specialist - L.C. - Business Services - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

P #1588

General Description

The Billing Specialist role is responsible for carrying out departmental functions such as managing all insurance updates (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and private pay) and assisting with authorizations. The position collaborates with staff and payors to identify performance trends and improve processes, while requiring a strong understanding of medical insurance billing and accounts receivable practices. Success in this role demands the ability to complete detailed work quickly and accurately, communicate clearly and professionally, and build effective working relationships with patients, staff, and third-party payers.

This position requires meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.

Preferred: Business Degree.

Experience

Required: At least three (3) years' experience in a business/clerical position including filing and organizational maintenance, processing financial transactions, payment resolution, and data entry into an automated accounting system.

Preferred: Five (5) years' experience in medical insurance billing (including Medicare and Medicaid); one (1) or more years' experience in psychiatric insurance billing in automated systems. Experience with "ClaimMD" patient medical software would be a plus.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Required: Must use visual and motor skills to efficiently and accurately enter data; utilize computer and calculator; sit for long periods of time throughout the day; mobility required to bend, reach, lift up to 25 pounds, and must have legible handwriting.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Some after-hours work may be required.

Salary

$35,000 - $41,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.