Biller III - Patient Financial Services - FT Days

Updated: Dec 12, 2021
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Patient Financial Services

Job Description:

UC Title: PAT BILLER 3

Position Number: 40320421

Reports to: Patient Billing & Coll Supv 1

Working Title: Biller III

Cost Center: Patient Financial Services (428550)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 8/27/2021

Job Code: 004663

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

The Biller III is responsible for the billing and collection of monies for hospital charges from a variety of government and state  payers. Performs patient accounting functions that may include payment posting and reconciliation. Reviews all accounts within assigned inventory and ensures the timely collection of those accounts.  Uses computerized billing system to maintain accounts.

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $25.17                   Midpoint               $28.24                   Maximum $31.30

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of a variety of non-governmental and governmental payers and requirements

Demonstrated experience using computers and related programs and applications

Knowledge of revenue cycle processes gained from previous related work experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge of CPT, HCPC and ICD billing codes, authorization requirements and related documentation

Good math skills to accurately perform a variety of calculations related to patient accounting

Good communication skills to effectively interact with payers, patients and their families and other staff in PFS or across the organization

Ability to resolve routine and non-routine errors independently

Ability to read and apply contract language

Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an acute care facility performing billing, appeals processing, documentation follow up, and collections for  government and state programs

Knowledge of government billing compliance regulations related to MediCare and MediCal

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese