What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER?
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Billing Specialist will be responsible for filing third-party insurance claims and handling all transactions involving state Medicare and Medicaid for both medical and dental departments.
Duties Include:
- Processes billings to patients and third-party reimbursement claims; maintains supporting documentation files.
- Processes patient statements, keys data, posts transactions, and verifies the accuracy of input to reports generated. Follows up on escalated accounts through Collectly.
- Researches and responds by telephone and in writing to patient inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
- Follows up on submitted claims; monitors unpaid claims, initiates tracers, and resubmits claims as necessary.
- Balances daily batches, prepares deposit slips, and distributes reports.
- Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records.
- Assists with billing questions from staff at all EAFHC sites; acts as a resource for insurance coverage, provider status, patient account status, etc.
- Participates in monthly management staff meetings and quality improvement practices.
- Completes continual job training.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
- Records maintenance skills: ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports; knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures; ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Medical terminology is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25
