Remote Position (OR/WA Only)

 This is a remote position – incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Legacy Health location.  All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the remote schedule. 

Your medical-related billing skills are complemented by a caring and personable nature. At Legacy, you’ll advance your talents while building effective relationships with patients and staff. If you want to be part of a health care community that strives to make life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Under general supervision, the PBS Float staffs departmental positions as needed including, but not limited to, Financial Counselor, Biller 1, 2, and Lead, Billing Editor and Account Followup Specialist 2.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of directly applicable healthcare business office experience and/or applicable self pay collection experience.

Skills: 

Demonstrated negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated understanding of complex collection issues inherent in high dollar/specialty accounts.

Demonstrated knowledge of multi-payor systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of billing/collection rules and regulations.

Demonstrated familiarity with specialty billing procedures and contracts.

Demonstrated flair for detail.

Knowledge of online systems for eligibility and status review of claims.

Net Typing of 40 wpm and PC based computer skills.

10 key proficiency.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment within stated guidelines.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills which promote cooperation and teamwork.

Ability to withstand varying job pressures and organize/prioritize related job tasks.

Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated ability to communicate in calm, businesslike manner.

Ability to adapt to change.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION: 

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled