Medical Billing Specialist - Edgewood, United States - ORTHOCINCY

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

General Job Summary: Responsible for performing billing and collections.

**Option to work from home after training period is complete.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for entering all registration and benefit/eligibility verification of procedures for all accounts.
• Review all accounts payables within designated financial class for insurance follow up.
• Attach all documentation to claims for payments.
• Post all insurance and patient payments into practice management system. Assists patient with billing questions on accounts.
• Research and correct all denials received.
• Document all correspondence with patient, insurance carriers, and vendors.
• Review credit balance accounts.
• Compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to treating and caring for customers in-person and over the phone.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in Coding/Billing or minimum of two years medical billing experience preferred.
• Billing experience in a medical practice setting is preferred.

Other Requirements: Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime and weekends.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
• Knowledge of insurance filing and payment posting techniques.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of practice management and electronic health records systems.

Skills:

• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking.
• Detail oriented (high level).
• Basic math skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all business/work information and the ability to effectively work with others.
• Ability to use math skills to accurately complete daily balancing.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment.

Work Environment: Medical Office. Sitting about 90% in front of a computer screen. Fast paced high productivity environment.