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Billing Specialist
Haven Nursing Center is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team in Columbia, LA.
Job Summary:
The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing and collecting insurance reimbursement for patients. This position will work closely with the billing manager and billing team to ensure that all patient claims are processed accurately and timely. The Billing Specialist will also be responsible for performing routine billing functions, including but not limited to patient billing, collections, and insurance verification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
·Process claims in accordance with agency guidelines and policies.
·Verify insurance coverage by completing claims checklists.
·Process payments by entering financial information into patient systems.
·Review and process claims that are denied by insurance carriers.
·Review and process claims that are returned by providers.
·Resolve patient billing inquiries and complaints by providing information or resolving issues; taking appropriate action to resolve issues; contacting patients to resolve issues; investigating disputed amounts; collecting past-due accounts; collecting overdue accounts; collecting collections; resolving customer inquiries; tracking customer complaints; contacting customers regarding customer service concerns; tracking customer inquiries regarding customer service concerns; tracking patient complaints; contacting customers regarding customer service concerns with regard to patient balances; tracking collections.
·Perform routine office duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, distributing mail, filing documents, greeting patients, performing clerical duties, assisting with office management functions as needed, etc.
·Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements:
·Nursing facility- specific medicaid/medicare knowledge is required.
·2 years of medical billing experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Medical billing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, LA 71418 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17