Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking for a new Billing Specialist to join their Revenue Cycle team. Under direct supervision, is responsible for posting all office and hospital charges to patient accounts after checking for completeness and accuracy. Using an eye for detail, they will ensure all details are in place before processing a claim. Along with other duties to support the team.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $18.00 - $28.76. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full time
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene, OR

• Reviews daily charge forms for completeness and accuracy. Makes necessary system corrections. Follows up with appropriate personnel to obtain complete information.
• Performs daily audit against the encounter forms and daily schedule to ensure that all encounter forms have been received.
• Ensures daily work balances, prints daily charge report and files appropriately.
• Assists in maintaining manuals, logs and other required documentation as required.
• Demonstrates an understanding for patient confidentiality to protect the patient and the clinic/corporation.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for and assists with other front office functions as requested.
• Posts charges from encounter forms and hospital charges within 24 hours.
• Reviews daily encounter forms for completeness and accuracy, following up with appropriate person(s) to obtain complete information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Position is entry level and requires 1-3 years data entry experience.
• Medical business office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion particularly manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to performs keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.