Billing Specialist/Receptionist

Position Description:

Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and submission of claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and possible private insurance for outpatient services in accordance with Business Office policy.  Reconciliation of all 3rd party billing package with RPMS.  Patient Registration and data collection.

Provide Supervisor with an accurate accounting of all billing claims. Responsible for all self-education by reading all third party newsletters, periodicals and updates circulated by state, federal, and/or tribal agencies.

Provide secretarial services for the Director of The Kickapoo Nation Health Center which includes typing, filing, billing, budget modulations and entering of State and Federal data as needed.  Complete and maintain all records and documents in accordance with State, Federal, and Tribal standards and requirements.  Maintain confidentiality.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coordinate general office processes and services of the Kickapoo Nation Health Center.

Verify insurance eligibility

Accurately code all medical and dental procedures and diagnosis using ICD-9, ICD-10 codes, CPT and HCPCS codes.

Facilitate meetings and presentations as assigned.

Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.

Mater G.L. Coding and budget modulations.

Maintain HIPPA rules and standards

Follow CMS guidelines.

Perform other duties of a similar or related nature and to assist in other areas where staffing shortages exist.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree or 4 years’ experience.  Two years billing and secretarial experience.  Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and listening. Personal computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics. Working Knowledge of standard billing practices, accounts payable and receivable, standard bookkeeping principles, G.L. coding, budget modulations and requisitions. 

Must be able to pass a background check.     

Privacy Policy:

Employee must comply with all requirements and provisions of Subpart D, of 43 CFR, Part 2, which implements the Privacy Act (5USB, 552a) (i)(l).

Drug-Free Workplace Policy:

As a condition of employment, applicants must consent to pre-employment drug testing prior to appointment, and abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Policy while employed by the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas.

Indian Preference:

Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).  Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.  Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.