Billing Specialist

Description

Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated one of Idaho's best places to work--is actively recruiting for a Billing Specialist. This full-time role collaboratively works within the Patient Financial Services Department and is responsible for the billing process between the hospital and patients including insurance companies, federal agencies and third-party payers. This role audits patient accounts to ensure procedure, charges and coding accuracy, as well as collects payments from commercial insurance companies, state and federal agencies. 

Schedule: This is a full-time role, working Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounted medical services
• Medical and dependent care savings plans
• Guaranteed life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Proficiency in data entry using PC based software.
• Thorough understanding of different insurance plans, government agencies, Medicare and Medicaid.
• Previous billing experience.
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for the job title and the unit(s) area(s) or assignment.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of service excellence.