Billing Coordinator - Full Time - Days

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: The   Billing Coordinator coordinates and processes all home medical equipment referrals   and   walk   in’s   verifying insurance coverage, complete doctor orders and documentation to   e nsure clean   processing   of claims.   They perform their duties in a manner consistent with medical center philosophy and policy in areas relating to accounts receivable ,   public relations, and third-party relations. What you will do:

• Enters PHI data into the billing   software   system, including client demographics,   reimbursement   and billing information .
• Edits and corrects the CMS 1500 claim form using proper data elements for each payer, ensuring correct billing units, dates of service, codes and modifiers are used.   Ensures claims   are in compliance with   payer   regulations.
• Performs all functions with the   objective   of maximizing reimbursement to Mercy One North Iowa Home Medical Equipment   and ensuring the claim is paid/settled in   a timely   manner .    Utilizes available data and resources to make decisions for completion of claims processing and keeps unbilled claims to a minimum level .    Provides Manager with statistical feedback   of   accounts.
• Communicates with other departments, physicians and their office staff, and nursing personnel as required to clarify billing discrepancies and obtain medical diagnostic information.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changes in workload assignments .    Acts as a backup when co-workers are  absent and   assists   in reducing others'   backlog .    Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, medical staff, and personnel from other departments .    Instructs co-workers in   sales order   processing procedures and   assists   in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Assists   customers politely, promptly, and accurately. Demonstrates good listening skills .    Asks   clarifying questions to meet   customer's   needs .
• Puts account notes in   appropriate software   systems accurately,   timely   and objectively .    Maintains patient confidentiality. Hours/Schedule:
• Full time/Days, Mon - Fri: 8:00am- 4:30pm. No weekends, no on call. Possible hybrid in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree   or business college courses that equate   preferred. Experience:
• Completion of medical terminology course or   an equivalent   combination of education and experience   preferred.
• D emonstrated competence in a medical insurance setting for six months to one year   preferred Special Ski lls and Competencies :
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees and with the public regardless of economic status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation,   disability   or ability to pay.
• Must   possess   sufficient logic skills to make necessary judgment expediting   work flow .
• Must be   detail   orientated and able to prioritize.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain insurance benefits.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and its uses
• Must have   demonstrated   competence in the use of personal   computer   using Windo ws, Excel Spreadsheets and Word.
• A bility to type 55 WPM   preferred . Position Highlights and

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1 Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an

Equal Opportunity

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.