What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at City Ambulance Service?
Responsibilities of Medical Billing Specialist:
- Processes billing to patients and third party insurance companies.
- Maintains supporting documentation files and current patient addresses.
- Researches and responds by telephone and / or in writing to patient inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
- Monitors submitted claims; follows up on unpaid claims, and initiates dialogue with insurance companies.
- Resubmits claims to insurance companies as necessary.
- Posts and reconciles payments to patient ledgers.
- Balances daily batches and reports.
- Maintains patient demographic information and data collection systems.
- Participates in development of organization procedures and update of forms and manuals.
- Performs a variety of general clerical duties, including telephone reception, mail distribution, and other routine functions.
- Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
- Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment
- Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
- Reviews accounts for possible assignment to collections and makes recommendations to the Billing Team Leader also prepares information for the collection agency.
- Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 consecutive years’ experience in medical billing
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with HCFAs, out of network a plus
- Experience and knowledge of working with commercial and government payers
- Self-motivated and detailed oriented
- Organized with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Work well both independently and with others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
