What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at The Medical Team, Inc?
The Medical Biller ensures reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and effective accounts receivable management.
- This is a temporary 6 month position.
a) Ensures that billing and patient accounts record systems are maintained in compliance .
b) Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of payer contracts and ensures that payers are billed according to contract provisions.
c) Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of billing regulations
d) Follows up on payment denials/ incorrect payments. Verification of insurance.
e) Protects the confidentiality of patient/agency information through effective controls of billing operations and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
f) Works with Controller/members of management in resolving employee payroll problems.
g) Alerts management regarding late or missing documents required for payroll or accounts payable.
h) Accurately entering patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into the information system.
Proficient with Excel and direct data entry system.
