What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Associate - FlexStaff position at FlexStaff?
One of our high profile clients located in the heart of Manhattan is seeking a Billing Associate to perform various billing, collection and third party reimbursement functions.
Responsibilities:
- Enters charges, payments, and adjustments into department computer system and/or posts to manual records. Reviews batches to ensure accuracy.
- Verifies patient demographics, third-party coverage, codes, allowances, etc.
- Prepares bills and/or correspondence to third-party carriers and/or patients for reimbursement for services rendered.
- Attends to telephone inquiries, audits and mail applicable to accounts receivable. Sets up financial agreements with patients, as required.
- Keeps billing files organized. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly records of fees collected.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Prior third party insurance billing experience, required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
