What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts Specialist position at Eye Surgeons Associates PC?
Patient Accounts Insurance Specialist
Eye Surgeons Associates is seeking a Patient Accounts Insurance Specialist to serve as a key link between providers, patients, and insurance companies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Process electronic insurance claims and manage denials through the appeal process
- Post insurance payments and process electronic remittance advices
- Follow up on outstanding balances using worklog manager
- Communicate with patients and insurance companies regarding billing inquiries
- Process payment plans, refunds, and collection actions
- Review surgery schedules to ensure pre-authorizations and proper payment
- Track surgery charges and operative reports for compliance and revenue
- Maintain credentials for doctors' hospital privileges, licenses, and insurance contracts
- Keep current on insurance billing requirements, ICD and CPT coding
Requirements:
- High school diploma required
- Minimum 2 years of experience processing health insurance in a medical office
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing processes
- Experience with CPT and ICD coding
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Professional telephone etiquette and calm demeanor with patients
- Basic computer skills and keyboarding knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge helpful
Office hours - Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-12pm
We have a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO
