Billing Associate - Patient Financial Services

Billing Associate - Patient Financial Services Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital Salem , AR 4172 - BH Fulton County Patient Financial Services Full time , Days , 7:30AM-4PM; M-F SUMMARY: The Billing Associate is responsible and accountable for timely insurance billing, insurance follow-up and monitoring denials. Education: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: 1 year of customer service or insurance related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer and office equipment skills required. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate effectively in a team as well as independently, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships is required. Billing Associate - Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more on the telephone, in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Billing Associate - Work Environment: Office setting Billing Associate - Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Office staff: Typically 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts. Holiday and Weekends are rare and only as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr