Billing Auditor, full-time-Remote

Valley View Hospital is seeking a qualified individual to work as a full-time Billing Auditor in our Patient Financial Services department. ** This is a REMOTE position! Must live in the United States. Hospital billing or hospital claims Follow-up experience required! Meditech/Epic experience preferred! The general objectives of this position are to: coordinate Commercial billing, ensuring clean claims are sent out; demonstrate extensive methodology and knowledge to produce accurate UB04 and 1504 forms; deal with billing issues in a professional manner in order to resolve balances and obtain financial goals of the department; process re-bills as necessary; validate claims on SSI; and ensure that claims are sent out with appropriate information such as authorizations and correct patient information. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintains accurate account information at all times. * Makes necessary corrections to accounts for proper billing. * Ensures billing is done in a timely manner by monitoring reports generated by billing system. * Processes the Medicaid RA for adjustments. * Re-bills insurance companies when needed. * Timely prepares and bills secondary payer accounts. * Researches and resolves late charge/credits for accuracy and re-bill. * Documents each account to reflect action taken and when additional action is scheduled. * Acts as a liaison and coordinates needed documentation between payer, medical records, review organizations, manager care provider, physician's office and ancillary departments. * Coordinates with system operations department to discuss processing problems and resolutions. * Monitors rejection reports and resolves issues. * Provides feedback of issues and trends to improve processes. * Ensures claims are received by the payers. * Covers the duties of the other billers (Medicare and Medicaid) when needed. QUALIFICATIONS Education: * High School graduate or equivalent required. Experience: * 1-3 years of healthcare business office experience required. * Organizational experience required. Skills: * Computer skills, Meditech, SSI, Optical Storage System, PC, Windows Software. * Read/comprehend written instructions. * Follow verbal instructions. * Payer billing requirements compliance. Requirement: * Good credit rating required. SALARY * Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience. * Wage range: $20.00 - $28.87/hour BENEFITS * Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents * Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care. * Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence. * Tuition Assistance Available * Retirement Plan 401(a) * Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions. * Employee Assistance Program * Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services * Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s) * Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability. Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! ** APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. About Us Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size. Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks. **At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals. **