Medical Billing Associate
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Extended Job Title
Medical Billing Associate
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
511231 - MPIP Patient Contact/Billing 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. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Requisition ID
39519BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

•  A comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable management in a healthcare setting.
•  A strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding.
• Strong customer service and organizational and communication skills are essential to this position.
• Requires an ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Must have strong face to face, written. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• General computer skills * Typing skills 40 WPM minimum.
• 10 Key by touch.
• A general knowledge of HIPAA laws.
• A working knowledge of payer billing rules and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology .

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in a clinic or physician's office preferred.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
MPIP Patient Contact/Billing Lbk
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
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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