Billing Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Billing Technician (under supervision of a Billing Supervisor)

Description

Assist with preparing and submitting third-party claims using automated billing service programs and software. Support claim accuracy by analyzing data, reviewing coding narratives and forms, troubleshooting irregularities, auditing casefiles, and coordinating with healthcare providers and patients for required documentation. Complete required federal employment and suitability checks, including background and financial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit claims to third-party payers

• Acquire patient medical records using automated systems and analyze data to build billing instruments

• Evaluate and audit claim casefiles for accuracy; troubleshoot irregularities for timely submission

• Follow up to resolve rejected claims; ensure timely posting of payments and nonpayments

• Communicate with healthcare providers, internal counterparts, and patients to obtain accurate dates, services, and wet ink signatures

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Successful completion of a federal background investigation

• Pass E-Verify employment verification

• Meet financial suitability expectations (good standing with creditors; satisfy legal financial obligations)

• Set up direct deposit

• Meet GS-05/06/07 qualification requirements through specialized experience and/or directly related graduate education

Benefits

Federal benefits are available (details provided in the posting).