Varied (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 835800 TG - Gulf Coast Surgical CenterThe Billing Collections Specialist maintains the revenue cycle workflow including posting electronic and paper remittances, reviewing and correcting clearinghouse errors, responding to phone calls from patients regarding balances, posting charges as needed, reviewing unpaid claims and resolving issues with insurance companies, reviewing overdue accounts and sending to collection as needed, creating and preparing documentation for refunds to insurance companies and patients.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Experience in medical billing preferred, but experience can substitute. Minimum of one year of accounts receivable experience in a hospital setting preferred.
3. Knowledge of computers with experience in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office preferred. Proficient in medical terminology. Must be detail oriented.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
