Billing Specialist
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 16.26-24.38 / hour
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Health System
PO Box 6002
Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38Summary:
The Billing Specialist answers patient inquires and handles correspondence and questionnaires from patients and contacts them when needed. This position demonstrates sound working knowledge of government regulations and other insurers requirements. The specialist identifies claims which cannot be transmitted, obtains and keys information which is a prerequisite to claim filing, and establishes a daily routine from the work queue to track pending eligibilities and unpaid claims. The Billing Specialist assists Manger/Supervisor in defining new requirements, inefficiencies and errors.Essential Job Functions:
Answers patient inquiries, both clinic and hospital accounts, and obtains Medicare secondary payer information. Handles all correspondence and questionnaires from patients.
Obtains and keys information which is a prerequisite to claim filing, makes any needed edit changes to the primary payer designation and completes these procedures prior to the release of any applicable holds. Reviews appropriate accounts to be placed on hold.
Performs billing that optimizes cash returns and minimizes denied charges, follows guidelines in a sensitive, yet assertive manner when assisting patients.
Identifies claims which cannot be transmitted and requests paper claims from the system and edits, corrects and batches forms for mailing and/or electronic transmissions.
Works coverage update work queues or retro adjudication work queues appropriately on a daily basis. Works daily work queue of accounts on hold and completes combined accounts, provider based and inpatient hospital claims.
Assists Manager/Supervisor in defining new requirements, suggesting solutions and testing additional systems or enhancements.
Responds appropriately to necessary changes by staying up-to-date on payer requirements and system capabilities through insurance bulletins by working and editing accounts.
Identifies delays, inefficiencies and errors which delay the claims process and solves them independently if possible or reports to Manager/Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Education:
• Preferred: Associates - Business- OR -Associates - Related FieldWork Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related ExperienceLanguage 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: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• 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 ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving 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 DriverReference ID: R7216Making 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)
