Laboratory - Laboratory Billing Analyst

Company: Community Medical Ctr
Location: Missoula
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

This is a full time (0.8 - 1.0 Status), day shift Laboratory Billing Analyst position in the Laboratory department.

Processes and submits all laboratory claims electronically, including working edits, late charges, suspended charges, inappropriate registrations and maintenance of laboratory and reference laboratory fee schedules and test catalogues. Possess a thorough understanding of complex laboratory tests to direct appropriate reference testing requests. Responsible support of pre-analytic and post-analytic laboratory testing including laboratory outreach and reference laboratory billing, accessioning, reference laboratory testing and outreach programs. Specific accountability for processes required to support laboratory operations relative to revenue cycle and outreach. Assists with implementing, maintaining, supporting, and troubleshooting application systems as assigned.

Position Requires the effective use and application of the organizations EMR and data analysis systems. This position works directly with the Lab IT analyst to ensure continuity of lab outreach processes. Serves as a resource to all levels of management, provides data analysis support, report generation, data validation, trend analysis, and effectively package the results in a way that is easily understood by all levels of leadership. Assists internal and external clients with the development of workflow processes based on systems capabilities and changing business needs.

Minimum Required: Two (2) years professional experience in hospital registration and medical billing. Must have basic knowledge of accounting practices. Must excel in a busy and stressful office setting. Possess independent decision making skills. Must be proficient with computer systems and software, experience using Cerner Millennium, nThrive, ePARS a plus. Good organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and medical terminology. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Extensive experience with laboratory billing, collection, and customer service. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and policies, and basic understanding of CPT, ICD-10. Must possess working knowledge of laboratory billing processes, specimen accessioning, processing and outreach.

Preferred / Desired: One (1) year of laboratory experience at CMC preferred. Medical billing experience with extensive knowledge of Laboratory billing or equivalent preferred

Weekend Requirements: No.

CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

Employees may meet this requirement by providing proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines (manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson). Employees are considered fully vaccinated if they are at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.

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