Billing Specialist - Remote - Full-Time - Cayuga Health System

Billing Specialist - Remote - Full-Time

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

To optimize revenue and maximize control procedures at the assigned practice which is achieved by Monitoring and audits performance metrics of all front end staff with regard to revenue cycle responsibilities and provides input from audits to the Reimbursement Manager. Acts as the practice management system super-user for patient accounts/ledger information. Reports updates to the Reimbursement Manager of outstanding issues for billing purposes on services provided by the providers and or clinical staff the influence patient satisfactory.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintains current expert knowledge in billing and revenue cycle
• Audits performance metrics for Revenue Cycle Billing assuring that performance meets expectations
• Reports regularly with Reimbursement Manager on any revenue cycle issues
• Reviews all claims for completeness before submitting to coding
• Attend monthly Revenue Cycle meetings to review any revenue cycle issues

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Additional education, coursework or certification in medical office billing and/or coding (specific to the designated specialty)
• 2-3 years of experience in medical office billing and revenue cycle management
• Demonstrated track record of high attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to provide instruction and education

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Associates in business management highly preferred or appropriate mix of education/experience

Physical Requirements:

• sitting: 70%
• standing: 30%
• reaching: 80%
• bending: 10%
• lifting: must be able to lift 40 lb.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Remote

Compensation Disclosure:

• $18.50 to $24.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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