Medical Biller

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring Medical Billers in West Knoxville, TN! This role will start onsite with the initial training process, once training is passed the option for remote/hybrid should become available. Please review the details below and apply with an updated resume.

Position Type: Temp to hire

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay: $16 to $18 per hour based on experience

Responsibilities of the Medical Biller:

• Assists Billing Supervisor to recognize and identify issues pertaining to the working of accounts.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle varying tasks as well as understanding and interpreting procedures relative to the revenue process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal regulations, HIPAA guidelines, HCFA guidelines, TennCare guidelines and other Third-Party Payer requirements assuring departmental compliance.
• Recognizes situations, which necessitate supervision and guidance, seeks appropriate resources.
• Demonstrates an ability to understand the payer requirements of insurance carriers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all patient information from the facilities and the specifics of each follow-up to ensure appropriate reimbursement is received.
• Professionally deals with patients/public, co-workers, physicians, facilities, agencies and/or their offices, and other facility personnel using verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Performs specific functions relating to billing of patient accounts.
• Consults and works collaboratively with Supervisors, Co-Workers, Department management, and other facility personnel, effectively performing tasks of position.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Promotes good public relations for the department and the facilities, adhering to desired behaviors.
• Participates freely in intradepartmental quality improvement activities whenever called upon to do so.
• Demonstrates promptness in reporting for and completing work, ensuring follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates initiative in increasing skills and attends training programs as available.
• Utilizes resources available appropriately, i.e. use of equipment and supplies.
• Supports, models and adheres to the desired behaviors of the KBOS Constitution for using the community’s resources wisely which are; be aware of cost and quality when making spending decisions, demonstrate a personal commitment to reduce waste, consider the impact on other departments and facilities within Covenant health when making decisions or taking action and ensure that meetings lead to solutions.

Qualifications of the Medical Biller:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare
• Knowledge of medical terminology, claims submission, customer service is preferred
• Must be familiar with insurance plans and requirements and collection practices e.g. Fair Debt Credit and Collection Act.

Why work for Adecco?

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Skills Training
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits