Job description

Responsibilities of Medical Billing Specialist:

• Processes billing to patients and third party insurance companies.
• Maintains supporting documentation files and current patient addresses.
• Researches and responds by telephone and / or in writing to patient inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
• Monitors submitted claims; follows up on unpaid claims, and initiates dialogue with insurance companies.
• Resubmits claims to insurance companies as necessary.
• Posts and reconciles payments to patient ledgers.
• Balances daily batches and reports.
• Maintains patient demographic information and data collection systems.
• Participates in development of organization procedures and update of forms and manuals.
• Performs a variety of general clerical duties, including telephone reception, mail distribution, and other routine functions.
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment
• Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment to collections and makes recommendations to the Billing Team Leader also prepares information for the collection agency.
• Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 consecutive years’ experience in medical billing
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with HCFAs, out of network a plus
• Experience and knowledge of working with commercial and government payers
• Self-motivated and detailed oriented
• Organized with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work well both independently and with others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spring, TX 77379: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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