<p>Description</p> <p>Martindale Brightwood Health Center - 2855 N Keystone Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46218</p> <p>Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt</p> <p>What you'll do as a Billing Specialist at HealthNet:</p> <p>The Billing Specialist at the HealthNet Administration location reviews accounts for assigned payers to reduce accounts receivables and enhance cash flow. The billing specialist follows proper insurance processes, timely follow-up, and resolution of accounts, and provides feedback to management when internal problems resulting in nonpayment of claims are detected. This position is responsible for all aspects of electronic or paper claim submission.</p> <ul> <li>Contact patients to make payment plan arrangements. </li><li>Work with collection agencies to resolve outstanding patient balances. </li><li>Serve as liaison to third party payers, patients and families, providers and staff and referral sources for communicating billing information. </li><li>Initiate collection with all insurance carriers on electronically submitted and/or paper claims. </li><li>Assist with posting mail receipts, Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and PPO payment listings against individual patient accounts. </li><li>Review third party payment listings and takes appropriate action on accounts in order to avoid account aging. </li><li>Make recommendations/decisions on account resolution. </li><li>Review billing for accuracy and completeness. </li><li>Review and corrects billing and collection problems arising in patient care facilities. </li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of any patient medical, financial, or personal information and other information records and data to which there is access. </li></ul> <p>When you'll work as a Billing Specialist at HealthNet:</p> <ul> <li>Full Time </li><li>Potential schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. </li><li>Hybrid work environment, partial remote and partial in the office. </li></ul> <p>Diversity & Inclusion:</p> <ul> <li>We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected. </li><li>We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites. </li><li>We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard. </li><li>We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. </li></ul> <p>Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by Revenue Cycle Manager.</p> <p>Who is HealthNet?</p> <p>https://www.indyhealthnet.org/</p> <p>HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>(Please, consider applying if you do not meet the list of criteria below. We would love to engage for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)</p> <p>What you'll need as a Billing Specialist at HealthNet:</p> <ul> <li>Currently not sponsoring for work visa. </li><li>Requires High School Diploma or GED. </li><li>Understanding of both Federally Qualified Health Centers and Commercial billing and collections. </li><li>Certification in coding & billing preferred. </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and billing requirements. </li><li>Participate in monthly training programs for staff on policies and procedures related to billing and collection, including proper coding, use of sliding fee scales, and financial screening. </li></ul> <p>SET YOURSELF APART: Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in third party billing/collection with in-depth knowledge of specific third-party payer requirements. </li><li>Requires working knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical coding practices (UBC; CPT4; HCPCS; ICD-9). </li><li>Requires knowledge and proper application of remote electronic inquiry systems for Medicare; Medicaid; Blue Cross and/or all other Commercial payers. </li><li>Requires ability to process adjustment claims to Medicaid and Medicare payers on resolution of credit balance claims. </li><li>OB/GYN coding experience preferred. </li><li>Bilingual in Spanish or Burmese preferred, but not required. </li></ul> <p>The skills you'll bring as a Billing Specialist at HealthNet:</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to work independently, handle detail and work efficiently and accurately under pressure. </li><li>Ability to multitask. </li><li>Ability to handle sensitive patient data and must maintain a high degree of confidentiality. </li><li>Excellent customer service/listening skills. </li><li>Reliable transportation required. </li></ul> <p>Why work for HealthNet?</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Compensation </li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan </li><li>Short-Term & Long-Term Disability </li><li>Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Life Insurance, AD&D </li><li>Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity </li><li>Domestic Partner Leave </li><li>Wellness Programs </li><li>401k Match </li><li>Paid Time Off (23 days) accumulates at start of employment and available to use. </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Employee Referral program </li></ul> <p>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:</p> <p>HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>