BILLING SPECIALIST

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Posting DetailsFull-Time Day Position St. Luke's Medical Group Billing Department
Description
Principal Accountabilities: % of Time Spent1. Provides analytic support related revenue cycle worklists/work items. This is not all-inclusive, but examples are: \u2022 Edit Failure\u2022 Suspended Charges \u2022 Encounters without Charge \u2022 Ambulatory Billing Request or Practice Review\u2022 Between visit Encounter Hold\u2022 NDC issues \u2022 VA Billing Hold Analytic support to include identifying potential quality and efficiency improvements through better use of information or workflow enhancements. Provides recommendations to Operations Managers. 2. Responsible for various billing tasks that practice has not completed in established time frames, so SLMG meets timely filing guidelines. 2 Interacts effectively with SLMG Operations Managers, SLMG ambulatory billing team and Office Contacts to provide support during busy times and coworker staffing shortages. Organizes and prioritizes workflow effectively to meet timely filing deadlines. 3. Acts as a resource to SLMG practices when billing questions come up. Provides education and assistance to help practice complete billing functions. 4. Participates in SLMG ambulatory billing meeting to assist with issues related to practice billing functions. 4. Assist SLMG Operations and IS with development of user training manuals and serves as an expert resource for SLMG staff and management.
 
Experience
Interpersonal and organizational skills required. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and analytical skills. Knowledge of Cerner desired, must be proficient/intermediate skills with Excel and Word required.  Must be capable of working independantly.  Previous experience in a physician office preferred. Strong computer skills and excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette are vital.

Company info

St. Lukes Hospital - St. Louis