What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Billing Coordinator position at Astrup Drug, Inc.?
Overview
Astrup Drug, Inc. is part of Astrup Companies, a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience in the pharmacy industry. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and respect to our employees and customers. We are seeking a highly skilled Billing Specialist to join our team.
Job Summary
The Sterling Long-Term Care Billing Specialist assists in the entire billing and collection cycle. The position requires completing hard copy third payer billing forms, submitting documentation to respective payers, and maintaining acceptable aging parameters. Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving incomplete and inaccurate billing information, working with stores to maintain acceptable aging parameters, and ensuring completion or receipt of all documents needed for billing and other documents as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Astrup Drug, Inc. is part of Astrup Companies, a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience in the pharmacy industry. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and respect to our employees and customers. We are seeking a highly skilled Billing Specialist to join our team.
Job Summary
The Sterling Long-Term Care Billing Specialist assists in the entire billing and collection cycle. The position requires completing hard copy third payer billing forms, submitting documentation to respective payers, and maintaining acceptable aging parameters. Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving incomplete and inaccurate billing information, working with stores to maintain acceptable aging parameters, and ensuring completion or receipt of all documents needed for billing and other documents as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Maintains billing files on all assigned patients and generates billing statements to payers and customers in a timely manner.
- Works with customers to resolve issues or questions on billings.
- Researches outstanding account balances and takes steps necessary to resolve payment issues.
- Prepares reports as assigned by supervision and utilizes computer-generated reports to monitor and maintain appropriate billing practices.
- Ensures competence in all aspects of provider's payment policies and accesses information on medical justification and revenue qualification to maximize reimbursement rates and levels.
- Communicates payer guidelines clearly to all staff impacted.
Requirements
- Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
- Comply with all Astrup Companies policy and procedures.
- Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace.
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members.
