Collections Specialist, Medical Biller
Occupations:
Billing and Posting ClerksBill and Account CollectorsMedical Records SpecialistsMedical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksIndustries:
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsOffices of PhysiciansHome Health Care ServicesOther Ambulatory Health Care ServicesOther Residential Care FacilitiesJob Description: Submits timely, accurate invoices to payer for products and services provided.
Understands the terms and fee schedule for all contracts for which invoices are submitted.
Correctly determines quantities and prices for drugs billed.
Verifies that the services and products are correctly authorized and that required documentation is on file.
Ensures that invoices are submitted for services and products that are properly ordered and confirmed as provided.
Evaluates payments received for correctness and applies payments accurately to the system.
Verifies that payments received are correct according to the fee schedule.
Applies the payment correctly to the patient account.
Ensures that secondary bills and patient invoices are mailed within 48 hours of receipt of payment.
Notifies the Reimbursement Manager if there are overpayments and/or duplicate payments for the same service.
Transfers payments belonging to other offices within 48 hours of receipt.
Follows up on invoices submitted to ensure prompt and timely payment.
Calls to verify that claims submitted were received and are in processing.
Sends letters to the patient or responsible party when their insurance carrier fails to make payment reasonable time frame.
Generates and mails statements and collections letters.
Follows-up on all denials within 48 hours of receipt.
Ensures compliance with policies and guidelines outlined in the contract terms and fee schedule.
Follows HIPPA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information to maintain patient and business confidentiality.
Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent
0 – 6 months previous Infusion Reimbursement or Intake/Admissions experience
Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel
Basic level skill in Microsoft Word
Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Bonding Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
HSA Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
myFlexPay
Family Support
Mental Health Services
Company Paid Life Insurance
Award/Recognition Programs