Billing Associate - Healthcare 05D25

As a Billing Associate in the healthcare sector, you will play a vital role in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate billing processes within a healthcare facility. This role involves working closely with patients and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless billing operations, ensuring that all billing and payment transactions are processed efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for handling sensitive patient information with confidentiality and integrity while maintaining compliance with healthcare billing regulations and standards. Your expertise in utilizing healthcare billing software and your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in resolving billing discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position offers a dynamic work environment where precision and customer interaction are key.

Responsibilities

• Process and review healthcare invoices to ensure timely billing and payments.
• Maintain accurate records of all billing transactions and patient accounts.
• Communicate with patients to clarify billing issues or concerns they may have.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare billing regulations and reimbursement standards.
• Utilize billing software for efficient processing and management of billing operations.
• Generate accurate financial reports related to billing activities and patient accounts.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and accounts reconciliation.
• Respond to patient inquiries by phone or email regarding billing and payments questions.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and coordinate payment arrangements with patients.
• Collaborate with insurance companies to ensure claims are processed effectively.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance billing processes and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in healthcare billing or a related financial role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare billing software and financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare providers.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information with care.
• Familiarity with healthcare billing regulations and compliance standards is advantageous.