POSITION: BILLING SPECIALIST
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Office Manager
SALARY: Step Range: 12 ($38,149) – 31 ($66,895); Full Benefits
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Management, Regular, Full-Time
LOCATION: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services 3949 S. 6th Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive
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POSITION OBJECTIVE
Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTHFS) is a tribally-operated health facility offering direct medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and non-emergent transportation services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives residing within the service delivery area. The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing patient accounts in a complex, multi-disciplinary Business Office environment. The incumbent shall cross-train with other members of the Klamath Tribal Health Business Office Staff and shall participate in all functions of the coding and billing cycle, to include: daily review of encounters, analyzing chart notes and assuring the appropriate service codes are utilized, data entry of encounter forms, posting charges into the computer system, perform claims review, claims submission, timely billing, follow-up and collection of all accounts, payment posting, claims audit and research. The incumbent shall also function as a resource for clinic providers and staff and will assist with coding and billing questions, and quality assurance activities.