Employment Opportunities

The Medical Billing Specialist's primary responsibility is to process insurance claims and client statements.  Submits insurance claims in timely manner as defined by organizational policy.  Runs monthly client statements and prepares for mailing.  Receives and works remittance advices to ensure reimbursement.  Receives and posts client payments.  Contacts clients with overdue payments.  Reviews and verifies all third party payer information by making contact with payers or verify information through on-line verification tools regarding coverage and benefits.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Experience in healthcare business operations.
• Experience with billing and/or processing payor information, and insurance verification.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated basic computer knowledge
• High level of customer services skills, tact and diplomacy
• Knowledge of healthcare and Medical billing practices
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrates ability to consistently achieve a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

Functions and Responsibilities

• Review insurance claim for accuracy and corrects incorrect/missing data prior to claim submission
• Create and submit electronic and paper insurance claims using computerized practice management system, ensuring that claims are submitted accurately and within timely filing requirements specific to each insurer.
• Review rejected claims and resubmit with corrections as needed.
• Assist the medical support staff in obtaining insurance pre-authorization when required in advance of performing the service.
• Receives and works remittance advices to ensure reimbursement
• Monthly prints and mails client billing statement
• Post payments into accounts receivable upon receipt
• Updates client demographic and insurance information in computer
• Answers billing questions and/or refers calls to appropriate staff
• Takes appropriate steps to resolve billing disputes
• Verifies all third party payer information
• Assure that established policies, procedures, objectives, HIPPA, Compliance Plan and state and federal rules and laws are understood and followed.
• Attend Compliance Committee . QI, and Staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit www.lschc.org to fill out a LSCHC application and submit, along with resume to: lschhumanresources@lschc.org; or mail to: LSCHC, 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.

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Lake Superior Community Health Center is looking for a Part Time Health Advocate to work in our Superior WI location.

This position is responsible for identifying, screening, assessing and assisting individuals and families in applying for public health care programs.

This position is also responsible for identifying and connecting clients with alternatives when public health care programs cannot be accessed and local area resources.

This position will work closely with medical, dental and behavioral health staff of the Lake Superior Community Health Center to help coordinate patient needs in accessing health care and integration into clinic services.

This position provides advocacy and support to clients who are receiving services at the Lake Superior Community Health Center.

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed BSW or equivalent experience in job related field.
• Experience with government health care programs

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be knowledgeable of government health care programs.
• Awareness of barriers individuals and families face in obtaining coverage through government programs, in using social services and in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Ability to work independently and is a self-starter. Ability to see how individuals work as a part of their environment and in larger systems.

Licensure and Credentials:

Licensed Social Worker preferred, but no licensure required.

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit www.lschc.org to fill out a LSCHC application and submit, along with resume to: lschhumanresources@lschc.org; or mail to: LSCHC, 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.

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Lake Superior Community Health Center now hiring for a Full Time Licensed Dental Assistant. The dental assistant assists the dentist during examination and treatment of patients. The dental assistant is responsible for patient preparation, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, instrument tray set up, and preparation of dental materials.

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of routine office practices
• Ability to sterilize and care for instruments and equipment
• Ability to chart mouth and teeth
• Ability to alleviate patient’s anxieties and promote trust and confidence
• Computer and Microsoft Office software knowledge

Licensure and Credentials:

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR (BLS) required

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Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) seeks 2-3 new members to join our Board of Directors. LSCHC is governed by a volunteer board, the majority of which are also patients at our clinics. As a Federally Qualified Health Care Center, LSCHC receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In order to best serve our community and understand patient experience, it is the belief of HRSA and LSCHC that the Board of Directors should be reflective of the clinic’s patient panel. In order for LSCHC to meet this goal, we are currently seeking males between the ages of 18 – 64 to join our Board. In addition, we are seeking applicants with experience in the following areas:

• Construction Management
• Property Management
• Building Engineering
• Finance
• General Business
• Architecture

The mission of Lake Superior Community Health Center is Improving Access to Quality Health Care for All. In 2017, LSCHC served over 11,000 patients at our clinic locations in Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. We offer integrated services in the following areas: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Health Care Access.

Lake Superior Community Health Center complies with applicable federal civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disabilities, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC), dedicated to serving the health needs of low income and underserved communities, has an opening for a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor at our Superior site.

Duties:

• Responsible for screening, assessment, group counseling, individual counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, education/prevention, community referral, aftercare planning and ongoing evaluation of effectiveness.
• Outpatient treatment is conducted in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Some evening hours required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure Eligible for one of the following: SAC, CSAC, LADC
• One year of experience working in the field

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with MAT
• Experience with co-occurring disorders

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit www.lschc.org to fill out a LSCHC application and submit, along with resume to: lschhumanresources@lschc.org; or mail to: LSCHC, 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.

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Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC), with sites in both Duluth, MN and Superior, WI, has an immediate opening for a staff dentist. LSCHC is a federally-qualified health center, dedicated to serving the needs of low income and underserved communities. The ideal candidate is an experienced, progressive professional, with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to foster a positive team environment, and has a DDS/DMD degree. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit www.lschc.org to fill out a LSCHC application and submit, along with resume to: lschhumanresources@lschc.org; or mail to: LSCHC, 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.

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