Dameron Hospital is a fully accredited, non-profit, 200+ bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Now managed by Adventist Health, our hospital remains committed to providing the high quality care that has earned various state and national recognitions, as well as numerous awards and accolades. The hospital has also been designated by Blue Shield of California as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery and for Knee and Hip Replacements as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. In addition to being a top-rated joint replacement center in the Stockton area, and the county's leading orthopedic hospital, Dameron has also been recognized as a Top Performer for its Quality Metrics by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities includes but not limited to: Ensures compliance with applicable billing policies and procedures relating to Medicare and/or Medi-Cal payer contracts, agreements and requirements. Demonstrates and maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of Medicare and or Medi-Cal billing policies and procedures in performing job duties and instructing patients and hospital personnel. Reviews patient accounts in a timely manner and ensures their accuracy and completeness. Determines appropriate billing distributions and processes statements. Monitors outstanding accounts in a timely manner. Regularly monitors billing reports to ensure timely follow-up. Receives and answers billing related inquiries. This is a union position.

Education:

High School Dipolma or equivalent with emphasis on commercial courses preferred.

Must possess bookkeeping skills.

Must be proficient in the English language.

Must possess operational knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word and other office machines.

Experience: Minimum of six (6) months hospital billing experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Friends and Family CPR

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.