What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Arthur Center Community Health?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Billing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical billing and coding, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding systems. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate billing processes and maintaining the financial health of our medical office.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Submit electronic and paper claims, including Medicaid and secondary claims.
- Post payments from commercial and personal accounts.
- Prepare and distribute monthly statements for accounts that are overdue.
- Prepare daily deposits for submission to the bank.
- Provide customer service to patients regarding billing inquiries.
- Assist self-pay patients with outstanding balances.
- Document all interactions on the customer’s account.
- Review credit balances and prepare refund requests in accordance with policy.
- Monitor and follow up on claims that remain unpaid after 45-60 days.
- Process accounts for collections in compliance with policy.
- Prepare quarterly reviews of Bad Debt accounts for administration.
- Assist with charge entry as needed.
- Participate in assigned committees.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively engage/communicate with support staff, patients, and third-party payers
- Comprehensive knowledge of the claims submission process and requirements for at least two major insurance carriers.
- Understanding of the complete revenue cycle (registration, charge entry, billing, and payment posting.)
- Proficient in automated systems, including computers and spreadsheets/word processing software, as well as PDS.
If you possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity as a Billing Specialist.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Mexico, MO 65265 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mexico, MO 65265: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person