Billing Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Medical Billing Specialist performs complex clerical and accounting functions for patient billing including verification of benefits, maintenance of insurance billing records and resolution of problems. Follow up on claims and patient bills, resubmit claims or correct errors. May handle accounts receivable posting. Works with others in a team environment.

In Short

• Process bills with electronic practice management system to insurance and patients.
• Maintain notes, supporting documentation and current patient policy and address information.
• Monitor submitted claims; follow up on unpaid claims through regular work of AR reports; initiate dialogue with insurance companies.
• Resubmit claims to insurance companies as necessary.
• Post and reconcile payments to patient ledger.
• Answer questions from patients, staff, and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans.
• Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• May perform collections actions such as contacting patients by phone or generating collection letters.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s desired.
• Prior experience in medical billing and insurance follow up reimbursement (minimum: 3+ years).
• Basic comfort level with Internet and MS Office environments (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Knowledge of patient billing terminology, collections, as well as government regulations.
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM codes and electronic claim filing.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve and identify billing trends and patterns.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and balance workload independently.
• Strong communications skills; ability to listen attentively and to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be a dependable team-player with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a remote environment.
• Collaborative team atmosphere.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible work schedule.