Patient Account Billing Specialist

Fairview Range

  • Hibbing, MN
  • $18.31-26.37 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Responsibilities/Job Description:Fairview Range is hiring an Account Billing Specialist to join our Patient Finance Department in Hibbing, MN.This role entails ensuring that claims are filed promptly with third party payors and following up in a timely and efficient manner to ensure maximum reimbursement is received for services provided. Additionally, the Account Billing Specialist provides support to the public in understanding billing requirements and procedures while maintaining a high level of customer service. You will act as a liaison with patients and payers about accounts with our organization. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned in the future as needed.Schedule: The position will require you to work 80 hours per two weeks, with 8-hour shifts on the day shift. No weekends. This is a hybrid role, working one site, 1 rotating day approximately every 9 weeks.Internal Posting: 9/7/25About Fairview RangeFairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.As an Account Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for:
  • Processes claims within assigned responsibility in a timely and efficient manner, performing all associated duties to assure correct, complete claims, facilitating maximum reimbursement.
  • Analyzes, edits, and corrects claims data according to established procedure. Maintains knowledge and understanding of billing system(s) rules, processes, and edits claims.
  • Inputs data to multiple computerized systems accurately, efficiently, and consistently.
  • Performs work as scheduled, prioritizing as required for maximum cash flow.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of third-party payers’ varying claims requirements, multiple computer system capabilities relating to claims production, and admitting/health information input as it affects claims.
  • Resolves claim denials and claim rejections in a timely manner.
  • Resolves outstanding account balances with insurance companies.
  • Process primary, secondary, and tertiary insurance claims accurately and timely for prompt payments of patient accounts.
  • Handles phone, mail, and personal inquiries from patients, third party payers, attorneys, etc., regarding patient accounts.
  • Assists and investigates inquires with patients or third-party payers to resolve questions or problems with the billing process.
  • Resolves all correspondence received addressing problems with charges or payments in a timely and effective manner.
  • Performs duties with a minimum of supervision, exhibits initiative and good judgement as well as thorough knowledge of ethical and legal billing procedures.
  • Uses AIDET when working with patients and customers and exhibits excellent Customer Service skills.
  • Serves as the organization’s liaison with patients or other payers who have questions or concerns on any of their Range Regional Health Service patient accounts.
  • Provides backup for all positions in PFS.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform basic duties of PFS staff.
  • Performs assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Seeks instruction from Supervisor or manager as needed.
  • Actively participates in RRHS continuous Process Improvements and Quality Initiatives.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Recognizes billing issues/patterns & provides feedback as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
  • Associate of Arts in a related field or
  • Bachelor of Arts or
  • 2 years Two or more years of recent hospital and/or clinic billing or equivalent experience
Qualifications: $18.31-$26.37 Hourly

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