Claims Coordinator

Russell Tobin's client is hiring a Claims Coordinator in Paramus, NJEmployment Type: ContractLocation: Onsite - Paramus, NJ 07652Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPay rate: $20-$22/hrResponsibilities:Review medical claims and submit them to insurance carriers through the practice Electronic Health Records (EHR) system and clearinghouse.Monitor rejected claim reports, correct errors, and resubmit claims to the appropriate insurance carrier.Download and review Explanation of Payments (EOPs) and post claim payments or denials within the EHR system.Research denied claims to determine eligibility for correction and resubmission.Analyze aging reports to identify unpaid claims and ensure resubmission within insurance filing limits.Utilize insurance carrier portals and contact carriers when necessary to investigate claim status or denials.Coordinate with the clearinghouse to distribute patient billing statements and manage payments through the patient portal.Process overpayment refunds to patients and repayments to insurance carriers when required.Serve as the primary point of contact for medical and vision claims related to assigned practices.Support leadership in maximizing claim collection rates and billing accuracy.Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent3+ years of medical billing or claims processing experienceExperience with medical billing and codingStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesAbility to prioritize and resolve billing issues efficientlyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsNice to have:Experience supporting multiple doctor practicesExperience working with multiple insurance carriers and understanding their claim requirementsDemonstrated ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and resolve billing problemsBenefits that Russell Tobin offers:Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.