Responsible for performing medical billing functions to third party payers, researching denied or incomplete claims, and verifying medical, dental and eye care insurance codes.

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and succ.esses, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. You ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Biller salary range: $20.88 p/h -$25.05 p/h DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

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1. Responsible for managing denial claims
2. Responsible for performing general clerical duties to include assisting in answering telephone inquiries regarding patient bills
3. Responsible for communicating payer issues utilizing appropriate channels to report pertinent information
4. Responsible to complete delegated activities, projects and committee functions
5. Responsible to assist in educating Patient Services Representatives to understand the billing process
6. Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior
7. Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA
8. Other duties as assigned

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

1. Possesses general work-related skills at a higher level than completion of high school, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a "business school (non BA/BS)" or "associates degree" type program
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical billing department or other billing service
3. Possesses basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
4. Possesses knowledge of healthcare insurance claims practices and rules for compliance

Technical Skills:

1. Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word
2. Ability to prepare basic Microsoft Excel tables and simple displays of information
3. Ability to prepare and interpret financial and statistical reports
4. Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
5. Ability to utilize CPE & ICD-10 coding reference materials

Communication Skills:

1. Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations
2. Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence
3. Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear effective manner for a general audience

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Benefits:

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