To provide essential business office functions by maintaining compliant billing and collecting of medical services provided by BBAHC. This function includes of IHS, Self-Pay, Commercial as well as Medicare and Medicaid third party insurance groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
2. Two (2) years documented Medical Billing experience.
3. Ability to monitor/mentor Biller Specialist I for accuracy and training.
4. Willingness to obtain certification (Certified Billing Specialist) within one year of hire.
5. Computer literate with typing speed of 60 wpm and can work in multiple computer platforms.
6. Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
7. Prior general office/money handling experience required.
8. Medical terminology preferred or ability to obtain certificate within 1 year.
9. Yup'ik speaking preferred.
10. Must have a general understanding of insurance billing and willing to learn medical billing with supervised on-site training.
11. Excellent verbal and written customer service skills and ability to interact in a positive HIPAA compliant manner with patients and co-workers.
12. Well organized and detail oriented.
13. Able to work with minimal supervision and resolve issues through research regarding medical billing.
14. Able to represent BBAHC in a professional manner.
Skills Required
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years documented medical billing experience
- Ability to monitor/mentor Biller Specialist I for accuracy and training
- Willingness to obtain Certified Billing Specialist certification within one year of hire
- Computer literate with typing speed of 60 wpm and able to work in multiple computer platforms
- Ability to operate a multi-line phone system
- Prior general office and money handling experience
- Medical terminology preferred or ability to obtain certificate within one year
- Yup'ik speaking preferred
- General understanding of insurance billing and willingness to learn with supervised on-site training
- Excellent verbal and written customer service skills and HIPAA-compliant interactions
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Able to work with minimal supervision and resolve billing issues through research
- Able to represent the organization professionally
What We Do
Our Mission: We provide quality health care with competence, compassion, and sensitivity. We generously welcome you to join us in a place of unrivaled natural beauty, endless recreational opportunities, and a sustainable rural way of life. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) is a tribal health organization that represents 28 tribes throughout the region, which is approximately 35,000 square miles. BBAHC is comprised of four subregions, each distinct in history, culture, natural resources, and community priorities. The regions include: Nushagak River & Bay Central, Southern, Western, and Kvichak Bay & North Side Peninsula. BBAHC manages the Bristol Bay Service Unit for the Indian Health Service and has done so since 1980. The main campus of the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is in Dillingham, which is located at the confluence of the Nushagak and Wood River systems and is a regional hub of the Bristol Bay salmon fishing district. BBAHC operates the Kanakanak Hospital along with 21 Village Clinics, all of which are HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Clinics. Clinical services include: Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, Laboratory, Dental, Optometry, Audiology, and Physical Therapy. The Kanakanak Campus also includes a residential treatment facility and a behaviorial health counseling center. BBAHC is Joint Commission Accredited and upholds high standards for quality patient care.
