Under the supervision of the CBO Supervisor, the CBO Billing Specialist is responsible for assisting hospitals with maximizing collections and minimizing outstanding accounts receivable aging percentages by performing billing functions. The CBO Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely accurate submission of primary, secondary or other claims to the appropriate payor source. As based on their assigned area may include but is not limited to submissions to Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance carriers, Third Party Liability payors or Attorneys.
General Requirements:
Must work well with others, have good interpersonal skills, have good judgment, be flexible, able to work in a team environment and capable of multi-tasking. Neat and well groomed in appearance.
Work Environment:
- Working long hours between breaks or meals required.
- Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner required.
- Category 3 - Jobs in which required tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the worker can decline to perform tasks without retribution.
Education:
- High school diploma required.
- Some college preferred.
Experience:
- Knowledge of third party payor policies and procedures preferred.
- Experience with electronic claims filing preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- High degree of computer skills.