Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers and a passion for supporting community healthcare? Rochelle Community Hospital is actively seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Billing Specialist in Rochelle, Illinois. This is your opportunity to establish a rewarding career path with a trusted, century-old critical-access hospital that prioritizes both patient wellness and employee satisfaction.
Job Overview
- Position: Billing Specialist
- Department: Patient Financial Services
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: $20.13 – $27.65 per hour
- Location: Rochelle, IL (On-Site)
Primary Responsibilities
- Executive accurate third-party payer billing and continuous account follow-up processes.
- Adhere strictly to institutional and federal guidelines established for UB04 and HCFA 1500 billing layouts.
- Accurately identify primary and secondary insurance payers to eliminate claim processing delays.
- Proactively resolve denied or unpaid claims to secure proper account resolution.
- Manage self-pay balances and communicate transparently with patients regarding outstanding accounts.
Eligibility Criteria
To excel in this role, candidates must meet the foundational educational standards and possess a background tailored to medical financial systems. A High School graduation diploma or equivalent is required to clear initial application filters.
Preference is given to applicants who have previous experience working directly within healthcare billing and collection systems, ideally within a hospital infrastructure. A functional knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding frameworks is highly helpful and will significantly accelerate your onboarding phase.
Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to take immediate initiative. You must be comfortable reading, interpreting, and applying complex new regulations related to healthcare billing autonomously without direct daily supervision.
Work Environment & Team Culture
Rochelle Community Hospital operates on a foundation of cooperative, high-quality care. As a full-time team member, you will balance individual analytical tasks with collaborative team initiatives. The role requires physical resilience, including regular sitting, bending, and occasional assistance lifting up to 50 lbs. You will join an adaptable environment where handling multiple tasks and prioritizing shifting workloads effectively with a positive attitude is the key to daily success.