MEDICAL BILLING INTERN | Day Shift | Revenue Cycle

Salina Regional Health Center

MEDICAL BILLING INTERN

POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Billing Internship is an outstanding opportunity for an individual to gain experience and knowledge in various medical billing functions within the revenue cycle including insurance verification, registration, coding, charge posting, claim submission, payment posting, insurance follow-up and denials. The intern must have basic technical and computer skills and a desire to learn the fundamentals of hospital and medical billing.

POPULATION SERVED: n/a
OSHA CATEGORY III

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Follows SRHC’s policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations, regarding billing practices.
Accurately enters patient information and billing details into Meditech and other systems.
Posseses basic technical and cumputer skills with an emphasis in Windows, Websites, Word, and Excel.

ACCESS
Works with staff to verify demographic information, including insurance information, prior to submission of claims.

STEWARDSHIP
Works with Medical Billing Specialists to follow-up on unpaid insurance claims.
Works with staff to verify payments and adjustments are posted accurately.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 10 pounds
Primarily sedentary work; data entry/computer terminal work
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.