What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at HEALTH FIRST URGENT CARE?
Maximizes the organization’s cash flow by prompt and efficient collection of accounts receivables. Responsible for timely submission of medical claims to insurance companies and follow-up on open accounts.
Description
- Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
- Addresses issues that may prevent the timely payment of claims such as billing errors.
- Posts insurance and/or patient payments.
- Researches denials, partial payments and overpayments to reconcile patient accounts.
- Follows up on unpaid/underpaid claims within timely filing limits.
- Alerts management to irregularities, patient trends and areas of concern.
- Completes written appeals of claims that have been incorrectly paid by insurance companies.
- Responds to patient inquiries in a timely manner.
- Prepares/reviews and sends patient statements.
- Performs various collection actions including, but not limited to contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to secondary payors, etc.
- Evaluates patient’s financial status and sets up payment plans when applicable.
- Reviews accounts for possible referral to collection agency.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-10 years prior experience in medical billing (required)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- ICD-10: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
