Medical Billing Specialist
Advanced Eye Care SC Advanced Eye Care SC Lemont, IL Lemont, IL Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time From $19 an hour From $19 an hour POSITION:
Billing and Accounts Receivable Clerk Job
Summary:
This individual is responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of all insurance claims; maintaining correspondence with carriers, and documentation regarding same; working with supervisor of the accounts receivable department to review problem accounts and identify necessary action to be taken.
Education and
Experience:
1.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2.
Two years minimum experience in medical office billing and collections experience; ophthalmology preferred.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
1.
Proven experience as a Medical Biller or in a similar role 2.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
3.
Strong organization skills with attention to detail and time management skills.
4.
Excellent follow-up skills.
5.
Management of multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
6.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
7.
Knowledge of medical coding systems, including CPT and ICD-10, and familiarity with medical terminology and procedures
Responsibilities:
1.
Primary Responsibilities a.
Is responsible for full collection procedures on all patients.
b.
Processes patient statements on a weekly basis.
c.
Audits and processes credit-card-on-file patient payments as applicable.
d.
Routinely monitors A/R report for all accounts 30 days and over, for all pay classes.
e.
Manages and completes collection actions on all A/R over 30 days f.
Establishes possible payment plans if appropriate and agreeable.
g.
Maintains communications with patients from whom the practice is expecting payment; follows-up on non-payments.
h.
Monitors daily appointment schedules to become aware of scheduled patients with open balances exceeding 90 days or small balance internal collections; calls patients prior to their arrival.
i.
Takes calls directed to the accounts receivable department from patients and/or insurance carriers.
Discusses accounts with patients and provides whatever information is required by insurance companies in order to get claim paid.
j.
Evaluates upcoming in-office procedures for insurance requirements regarding referrals and/or prior authorizations.
Obtains those required authorizations and referrals for the scheduled appointments.
k.
Audits patient accounts for unapplied transactions or refunds due to patients; tasks management to process refunds.
2.
Secondary Responsibilities a.
Assists front desk with incoming calls and work as backs-up front desk personnel, as needed.
b.
Creates and presents reports to management on collection actions, aged receivables, insurance authorization changes.
c.
Performs other duties, as required.
Note:
Certification in medical coding (e.
g.
, CPC) is preferred but not required.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $19.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Office
Experience:
Medical office:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Billing and Accounts Receivable Clerk Job
Summary:
This individual is responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of all insurance claims; maintaining correspondence with carriers, and documentation regarding same; working with supervisor of the accounts receivable department to review problem accounts and identify necessary action to be taken.
Education and
Experience:
1.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2.
Two years minimum experience in medical office billing and collections experience; ophthalmology preferred.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
1.
Proven experience as a Medical Biller or in a similar role 2.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
3.
Strong organization skills with attention to detail and time management skills.
4.
Excellent follow-up skills.
5.
Management of multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
6.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
7.
Knowledge of medical coding systems, including CPT and ICD-10, and familiarity with medical terminology and procedures
Responsibilities:
1.
Primary Responsibilities a.
Is responsible for full collection procedures on all patients.
b.
Processes patient statements on a weekly basis.
c.
Audits and processes credit-card-on-file patient payments as applicable.
d.
Routinely monitors A/R report for all accounts 30 days and over, for all pay classes.
e.
Manages and completes collection actions on all A/R over 30 days f.
Establishes possible payment plans if appropriate and agreeable.
g.
Maintains communications with patients from whom the practice is expecting payment; follows-up on non-payments.
h.
Monitors daily appointment schedules to become aware of scheduled patients with open balances exceeding 90 days or small balance internal collections; calls patients prior to their arrival.
i.
Takes calls directed to the accounts receivable department from patients and/or insurance carriers.
Discusses accounts with patients and provides whatever information is required by insurance companies in order to get claim paid.
j.
Evaluates upcoming in-office procedures for insurance requirements regarding referrals and/or prior authorizations.
Obtains those required authorizations and referrals for the scheduled appointments.
k.
Audits patient accounts for unapplied transactions or refunds due to patients; tasks management to process refunds.
2.
Secondary Responsibilities a.
Assists front desk with incoming calls and work as backs-up front desk personnel, as needed.
b.
Creates and presents reports to management on collection actions, aged receivables, insurance authorization changes.
c.
Performs other duties, as required.
Note:
Certification in medical coding (e.
g.
, CPC) is preferred but not required.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $19.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Office
Experience:
Medical office:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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