Corporate Billing Specialist 1

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Health System PO Box 6002 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60 Summary: The Corporate Billing Specialist is responsible for managing billing and reimbursement activities for contract-based and specialty services provided to external business partners. This role serves as the primary point of contact for vendor and client billing relationships, ensuring accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and resolution of outstanding balances in accordance with contractual agreements The Specialist performs functions across the full revenue cycle for business accounts, including claim and/or invoice preparation, payment follow-up, denial resolution, and maintaining compliance with payer requirements and contract terms. Essential Job Functions: Prepares, reviews, and submits claims and invoices for specialty and contract services in accordance with billing requirements and agreements. Ensures accurate documentation, charge application, and contract-based pricing, including appropriate adjustments. Serves as the primary contact for vendors and business partners, resolving billing inquiries via phone, written, or in-person communication. Collaborates with internal teams to address payment barriers and ensure alignment with vendor requirements. Monitors accounts receivable work queues, tracking and following up on unpaid, underpaid, or pending claims to secure timely reimbursement. Reviews and resolves denials, rejections, credit balances, and payment discrepancies, including supporting resubmissions and appeals. Maintains compliance with federal/state regulations and contractual obligations, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness. Meets productivity and quality standards by prioritizing workload effectively and adapting to changes in processes, systems, and contracts. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Education: • Preferred: Associates - Business/Finance/Healthcare- OR -Associates - Related Field Work Experience: • Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands : • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%) • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%) • Stoop/Bend: Rarely (1-4%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) • Twist: Rarely (1-4%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8197 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)