Lab Billing Specialist

Job Summary:

The Lab Billing Specialist ensures that laboratory billing processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant. This role oversees charge posting, investigates account discrepancies, and works closely with internal teams to maintain high standards of billing accuracy and timely reimbursement.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee billing processes to ensure charges are posted accurately and on time.

• Investigate and resolve patient account discrepancies; escalate complex cases as necessary.

• Monitor and optimize billing practices, including coding accuracy, charge reconciliation, and dispute resolution.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze and resolve billing challenges, driving improvements in efficiency and reimbursement.

• Develop and manage billing policies, procedures, and accurate laboratory test catalog information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.

• Prior experience in billing, coding, or revenue cycle management strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency with billing systems, coding practices, and medical terminology.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Certification: Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .