Billing Specialist-Laboratory **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 47419051 Posted On 01/23/2026 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Patient Services + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .50 + **Department:** Laboratory + **Shift:** Variable hours between 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, for 40 hours per pay period. There is an every 5th Saturday rotation from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. + **Job ID:** 177696 **Overview** **Shift:** Variable hours between 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, for 40 hours per pay period. There is an every 5th Saturday rotation from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. The **Billing Specialist** prepares bills for services rendered to customers, utilizing standardized source documents and procedures. They maintain customer account records to ensure currency and accuracy of data. Review and work Account Receivables in accordance with standardized company timetables and procedures. Completion of this function will ensure adequate company cash flow and contribute to a favorable public image of UnityPoint Health. **Why UnityPoint Health?** At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:     + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. **Responsibilities** **Data Entry/Record Keeping** + Accurately, efficiently enters patient demographic information, insurance information, laboratory test codes and physician office data into the appropriate computer system. + Maintains assigned customer account information daily, from source documents provided by the laboratory and the laboratory information system and department receipts. + Review edit list and customer account status to ensure that documentation needed to support timely payment for goods and services is complete, available, and on files. **Billing** + Regularly prepares assigned billing (including self-pay accounts, secondary payer accounts and third party payer accounts) as indicated by account status and in accord with company billing schedules as well as secondary and third party payer requirements. + Regularly reviews collection status reports and customer account information and undertakes and documents appropriate collection efforts as specified by company procedures. + Maintains personal competency with respect to secondary or third party payer coverage and payment practices and requirements. + Promptly responds to all customers, secondary, or third party payer inquires and documents it. Refers unsolved inquires to Billing/Collection Supervisor. **Other Functions** + Complies with all regulatory agencies’ standards and laws, reviewing laboratory orders for compliance with National and Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) polices. + Assists when assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery. **Qualifications** **Education:** + High School graduate or equivalent. **Experience:** + Must be able to type accurately at a minimum speed of 40 WPM. Must be able to use a computer keyboard. + Medical terminology, CPT and ICD coding experience. Previous medical billing or insurance experience is preferred. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Accounting/Auditing Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 47419051 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260123 End Date 20260223 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Food Service Team Member Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Fixed-Wing University of Dubuque Adjunct Instructors in Flight Operations or Aviati University of Dubuque Territory Sales Manager: Great Lakes Region USA Klauer Manufacturing Company Certified Flight Instructors University of Dubuque Security Officer University of Dubuque Quality Assurance Inspector — Night Shift Amcor Containers & Closures North America Facilities Maintenance Worker University of Dubuque Maintenance Mechanic- Nights Amcor Containers & Closures North America Adjunct Faculty University of Dubuque LPN/RN - Acute Care, Part-Time Medical Associates Estimator Sedona Staffing Services RN Case Manager PRN Dubuque MercyOne Manufacturing Associate Double L Group, LLC Chief Flight Instructor - Rotor Wing University of Dubuque Diesel Tech Sedona Staffing Services Medical Lab Tech (graduating in 2026) - Tuition Re Medical Associates Assistant Athletic Trainer University of Dubuque Therapist-MHC Dubuque County Hillcrest Family Services Dish Room Attendant Clarke University **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.