Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Expedites the settlement of insurance claims by submitting accurate claims and performing appropriate follow-up activities in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Patients are served after their healthcare services are received by providing quality and efficient accounting services. Collaborates with patients and insurance companies to process claims and close out accounts. Performs duties in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and the hospital.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- Minimum 1 year experience working with insurance related field preferred. Computer background required. Knowledge of managed care contracting terms preferred.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent organizational skills required. Proficient written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to utilize personal computer, electronic calculator, and other office equipment.
- Basic accounting background and medical terminology preferred. Strong analytical ability preferred. Excellent customer service skills required.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Patient Accounting
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.