Your experience matters
Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing insurance claims, accounts receivable follow-up, payment posting, and billing activities to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. This role collaborates with patients, providers, and insurance carriers to resolve billing issues, maintain compliance with payer guidelines, and support the organization's revenue cycle operations. As a Billing Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient healthcare services in a compassionate, professional environment. Through the teamwork of our physicians, clinicians, and employees, we offer a broad range of services—including Emergency, Heart and Vascular, Imaging, Surgical, Women's Services, and many other areas of care—to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
How you’ll contribute
A Billing Specialist who excels in this role:
- Manage accounts receivable by monitoring, researching, and resolving outstanding insurance claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Review claim submissions daily to verify successful transmission and acceptance by insurance payers, resolving rejections as needed.
- Prepare, submit, and resubmit accurate electronic and paper claims for primary and secondary insurance carriers.
- Post insurance payments, investigate denials, and make billing corrections to maximize reimbursement and minimize claim delays.
- Communicate with patients, provider offices, and insurance representatives to resolve billing questions and outstanding account issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines to ensure accurate, compliant billing practices.
- Collaborate with office staff to resolve billing challenges, improve revenue cycle performance, and deliver exceptional customer service.
Schedule: Full-Time: Days
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & Paid Time Off: Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, along with short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
- Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Well-being: Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health, including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and employee discounts.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities and career advancement support.
- Lifestyle Perks: Travel and entertainment discount programs to help you make the most of your time off.
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- One to two years of experience in medical billing, revenue cycle, finance, or a healthcare business office preferred.
- Knowledge of medical billing, insurance claims processing, accounts receivable, and payer reimbursement practices.
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and regulatory billing requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and build positive working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
More about Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
EEOC Statement
“Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran