Medical Billing Associate
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Job Info

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Extended Job Title
Medical Billing Associate
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
351901 - SON Combest Center Lbk
Position Description
Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office.
Requisition ID
39791BR
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

• Supports the Philosophy of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Values Based Performance
• Supports the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center SON Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center Mission, Vision, & Values
• Follow up for Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance and private pay accounts. Refile and/or appeal claims as needed to keep the days in A/R down
• Work electronic claim rejections within the Electronic Task Management (ETM) system and refile claims to carrier
• Work with patients regarding balance inquiry, reviewing statements, and payments
• Work closely with Front Desk Supervisor and Unit Manager to correct demographic, guarantor,
  and insurance issues within the Practice Management System
• Post patient payments and make adjustments as needed to accounts to reflect accurate balance
• Know State and Federal billing regulations for both FQHC and non-FQHC services provided by the clinic
• Working knowledge of referrals for Diabetes Education, OB services, and other new practice programs
• File secondary claims as appropriate to complete the billing cycle for patient accounts. Move balances to patient responsibility as appropriate
• Work Enterprise Task Management (ETM) work files weekly to maintain steady reimbursement for all clinic sites
• Communicate with Unit Manager regarding issues with managed care companies or system issues in order to resolve concerns
• Scan approved batches into the corresponding buckets within the system

Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
MON-FRI 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Additional billing experience in a clinic or physician's office preferred.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
SON Combest Center Lbk
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Occasional Duties

• Complete required institutional and departmental trainings assigned.
• Will follow Time Off and Attendance guidelines of TTUHSC/Combest Center
• Attend weekly billing meetings
• Work consistently at home/one set location in a hybrid situation as needed to complete job duties.
• Prepared workspace for Hybrid work arrangement within home/one set location, free of distractions, safety precautions adhered to and privacy in place for work related to Protected Health Information.
• Hybrid work environment --- continue to follow all TTUHSC policies and procedures as it relates to job duties: time and attendance, Dress Code, presence at meetings, etc.
• Attend meetings as necessary in the office.
• Attend daily morning huddle.
• Zoom background
• Communication with team will occur timely

Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of medical or general office experience OR Completion of related education or training and one year of experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
YN, HM
Air Force Specialty Code
3A1X1, 4A0X1
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
0111
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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