Nooksack Indian Tribe
 

Job Title:                Medical Billing Intern                             

Department:        Medical Billing Office

Reports to:           Medical Billing Office Manager              

Status:                   Full-time

Opens:  7/23/2010

Closes:  8/2/2010

Summary:

The Medical Billing Intern will be trained in collecting, posting and managing account payments; as well as submitting claims and following up with insurance companies.

Desirable Skills:

·         Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.

·         Knowledge of computer programs.

·         Knowledge of business office procedures.

·         Knowledge of basic medical coding and third party operating procedures and practices.

·         Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.

·         Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.

·         Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.

·         Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

·         Must be well organized and detail oriented.

Identified Training Areas:

·         Preparing and submitting clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.

·         Answering questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.

·         Identifying and resolving patient billing complaints.

·         Preparing, reviewing, and sending patient statements.

·         Evaluating patient’s financial status and establishing budget payment plans. Following and reporting status of delinquent accounts.

·         Reviewing accounts for possible assignment and making recommendations to the MBO Manager, also preparing information for the collection agency.

·         Performing daily backups on office computer system.

·         Performing various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to their party payers.

·         Processing payments from insurance companies.

·         Participating in education activities and attending staff meetings.

·         Conducting self in accordance with the Nooksack Indian Tribe’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

·         Maintaining strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described her are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Nooksack Indian Tribe is an Indian Preference Employer-except as provided by the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 473).

For more information go to www.nooksack-tribe.org, contact the Human Resources office Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, submit applications to administration or fax to 360-592-2125, or phone 360-592-5176 or mail to Nooksack Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 157, Deming, WA. 98244, Attn: Human Resources.