Part Time Billing Specialist

Responsible for ensuring claims are billed correctly, researching claim denials, ensuring correct payments are received, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies by performing the following duties.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Athena, MicroMD, and Dentrix.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
• Typing
• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Reading skills
• Comprehension skills
• Customer Service