DME Billing Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

HS

5 yrs

Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification required within 9 months of hire.

The ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 25 pounds on a daily basis, kneel and bend, as well as stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Tasks will involve repetitive motions.

Primarily day shifts; may include some weekends and holidays. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on needs of department.

Seeking dependable, full-time, self-motivated, experienced Medical Billing Specialist for a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business. Prior experience billing Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies is required and knowledge of DME billing systems is a plus. The position will be responsible for intake information for referrals, maintaining patient records, CMN preparation, benefits investigations for new patients and re-verification for current patients, and additional administrative tasks as assigned. The successful person in this position will be organized, have excellent attention to detail, be able to evaluate options and make efficient decisions, and be dedicated to quality patient care.

Computer/Microsoft Office Suite; strong customer service skills; and excellent organizational and time management skills.

The ideal candidate will have medical office or billing experience, experience with insurance verification, and/or familiarity with DME equipment and DME patient management software.

Experience interpreting/processing explanation of benefits (EOB) and insurance denials, ability to resolve past due claims, and knowledge of insurance payer specific prior authorization requirements is preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.