Medical Billing Associate
- Employer
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Location
- Lubbock
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Medical Billing Associate
Instititution
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
512501 - Ob Gyn Pavilion 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
40443BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
- Check daily schedules for funding sources, deductibles, payment history, account balances, and calculate self-pay discount.
- Assist patients in finding funding when needed.
- Educate PSS, nurses and providers on insurance benefits and funding.
- Counsel patients on insurance benefits.
- Maximize collections from patients from balances noted in the account.
- Pre-authorize Pavilion patient surgeries.
- Proactively assist other staff and providers as needed
- Assist other OB/Gyn clinic sites with insurance verification, financial counseling and authorization and
serve as backup as needed. - Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls.
- Assist PSS staff as a backup for checking patients in and out, scheduling and handling triage
messages as needed. - Create standard operating procedures for verifying insurance from different payers, authorizing surgeries, utilizing the surgery schedule and all job functions.
- Maintain the OR schedule spreadsheet.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
M-F, 8-5pm
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a medical office setting working with insurance verifications, authorizations and referrals.
Experience as a receptionist in a medical office setting working patient scheduling, phone triage and payment collections.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, 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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website athttps://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Organization
TTUHSC operates five schools, multiple online programs and numerous facilities across the state of Texas, with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa), in addition to our flagship campus in Lubbock, Texas.
As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing world-class patient care to the surrounding communities. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
What We Stand For: Inclusion, Vision & Values
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of a supportive community that empowers each individual and embraces all cultures, races, backgrounds, abilities and identities. Diversity and Inclusion are not just important—they are essential to our mission and integral to our purpose.
Five core values—One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, Beyond Service—drive everything we do. Through our Values-Based Culture, we are committed to promoting an exceptional, inclusive & equitable workplace.
Our Vision: “Transform health care through innovation and collaboration.” Here, everyone plays a vital role.
Compensation & Benefits
TTUHSC proudly provides many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance at no charge to the employee, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and state holidays) and substantial automatic retirement contributions.
Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal wellness and professional growth, including:
Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
Leadership and Professional Development Programs
Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Nationally-recognized as a "Great College to Work For,” TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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