Billing Specialist

Job Description

To ensure the financial stability and lawfulness of the University of Toledo Medical Center by submitting timely and accurate billings for hospital services in compliance with Federal, State, local and private regulations. Follow up on all accounts until paid in full or until the account balance becomes private pay. To provide knowledge and professional customer service to patients, guarantors and third party payers by assisting with questions and concerns relating to patient account billing.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associates Degree in business or related field required; or 5-10 years hospital billing experience in lieu of degree. (PFS employee's currently holding a billing specialist position at UTMC will be grandfathered).
2. Two years medical billing experience in a healthcare setting required.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology as would normally be obtained through successful completion of a medical terminology course.
4. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes effective communication to provide excellent customer service.
5. Knowledge of UB04 Billing Form.
6. Demonstrated knowledge in ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding.
7. Ability to quickly learn to bill specific financial classes/payers.
8. Actively participates in performance improvement activities as it relates to job duties.
9. Strong interpersonal/client relation skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers in a diverse environment.
10. Working knowledge and understanding of the laws governing billing and collection practices required.
11. Must have prior experience with Excel, and Word.
12. Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of revenue cycle procedures.
2. Experience with a variety of hospital patient accounting, billing, and contract management systems preferred.
3. McKesson STAR knowledge preferred.