Billing Representative

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

The Billing Rep makes prepares and handles billing for patient accounts.

This is an Entry Level Position. Hourly wage is $16/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and handles billing for accounts to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Ensures that all paper claims are submitted within 48 hours of print date. Identifies insurance requirements needed to ensure payor requirements are met.
• Reviews bills for correct products, correct codes, physician information and correct billing format for payor. 
• Pulls patient files if necessary to verify information. 
• Ensures that all required backup documentation is submitted with the bill.
• May review and correct edit report for claims submitted electronically.
• Responds to written customer inquiries regarding account status within five days of receipt.
• Responds to verbal patient inquiries within 24 hours. 
• Researches customer’s accounts thoroughly and documents appropriately. 
• Ensures that all changes to bills are documented in billing system to ensure future reimbursement.
• Documents all account activity on system.
• Brings recurring issues to the attention of the department supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One year of related experience is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• N/A

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Word

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data.

Other Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to moderate noise. 

TRAVEL

Occasional travel as required.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.