What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Medical Billing Specialist - Henderson, NV position at Beyond Wellness PLLC?
Position Title: Experienced Medical Billing Specialist
Location: West Henderson, NV (near the West Henderson Hospital)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Job Type: Full -Time
About Us: Beyond Wellness is a Comprehensive Healthcare Practice dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to our patients.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of revenue cycle management. This position is essential in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our billing processes, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining a healthy revenue flow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle patient inquiries regarding cost share responsibilities and billing issues.
- Code and submit clean claims electronically and manually using the Athenahealth system.
- Review medical documentation and audit reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Follow up on Accounts Receivable items and actively manage A/R for assigned providers.
- Conduct outbound calls to patients with outstanding balances and assist with collections.
- Verify and update patient information, including insurance details.
- Process claims re-submissions and secondary insurance claims as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to company practices.
- Generate and support billing-related reports, including Zero Pay reports.
- Collaborate with insurance companies to resolve claim issues and submit medical records requests.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in medical billing and revenue cycle management.
- Strong knowledge of insurance practices and billing software, particularly Athenahealth.
- Excellent problem-solving and auditing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and insurance representatives.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Education & experience:
-High school diploma or GED
-Associate or bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
-Billing experience working in a medical practice is desired, at least 2 paid current years.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 2 YEARS OF RECENT PAID BILLING EXPERIENCE. THE OWNERS ARE CERTIFIED BILLERS, CODERS AND AUDITORS.
Special Skills/Equipment: Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Expectations:
-Attendance and punctuality are necessary
-Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team
-Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated
-Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards
-Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
-Must have the ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow
-Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail.
-Able to operate computer software with training.
-Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions
-Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
-Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational level and with external customers.
Salary : $21
