**Location:** Brookings, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Consider joining an **Award Winning Health Care System -** The National Rural Hospital Association has named Brookings Health System a Top 20 Rural Community Hospital in the nation! We were also rated five-stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest possible score for all hospitals nationwide! We are looking for the right candidate to provide high quality, compassionate, personalized health care. **Position Highlights** Consider joining an **Award Winning Health Care System -** Brookings Health System is a nationally awarded rural community health system, recognized for delivering high-quality care and personalized service. Brookings Health System is seeking a **Claims Specialist** to join our team! This position will have full benefits that include, but is not limited to, South Dakota Retirement, Employee discounts on services, gym membership reimbursement (and on-site fitness center), eligible for public service loan forgiveness, cafeteria discounts, life insurance and so much more. We also have comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, flexible reimbursement plans and more! This position will be expected to process third party insurance including commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or government-assisted programs & will be expected to comply with all regulatory bodies and agencies. Some of the duties include submitting claims, ensuring compliance with internal and external customers via verbal and written communication, processing payments, performing follow-up on claims when necessary, and appealing claims when denied or downgraded. **Qualifications:** + Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in medical insurance billing and claims processing. + A minimum of two years experience in medical insurance claim processing or medical insurance billing is preferred. + Knowledge of proper customer service and previous health care experience is preferred. + Excellent phone, communication, organizational skills, computer skills and mathematical skills are required. + The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required. + Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, and read documents and manuals. + The ability to produce written communication through letters and memos is required. + The incumbent must have the ability to make accurate and independent decisions based upon information available to them. **JOB TYPE:** + Full time, benefit eligible + Day position + On-site position located in Brookings, SD **COMPENSATION:** + Starting at $18.78 per hour, based on experience At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.