Biller

JOB OVERVIEW:

Primary Job Functions:

· Billing of all secondary claims including Medicaid, both electronic and paper.

· Follow-up of all unpaid secondary insurance balances to ensure timely payment and posting.

· Call insurance companies or file appeals regarding any discrepancy in payments or denials if necessary

· All accounts are to be reviewed thoroughly and timely prior to making patient responsible

· Answering insurance questions from patients and clinicians

· Conducts self in accordance with privacy practices.

· Knowledge of insurance guidelines especially Medicare and state Medicaid

· Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE):

Most Demanding Tasks:

· Support of Revenue Cycle Department in various capacities.

· Accurately and timely insurance payment follow-up

· Reviewing all patient responsible funds for accuracy, appealing denials or underpaid claims if necessary.

· Determining financial assistance for patients when needed and appropriate

· Communicating important patient financial changers to appropriate staff

· Cope with varying and unpredictable situations

BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

· Minimum of 1-3 years in complete Revenue Cycle setting

· Successful customer service and healthcare/insurance experience 1 - 3 years

· Experience in office/clerical environment 3 - 5 years

· Computer and spreadsheet experience 1 - 3 years

Skills & Certifications:

· Strong computer/keyboarding skills

· Type 25 wpm

· 10 key proficient

· Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Competencies:

· Ability to work with various positions to resolve conflict

· Ability to deal with stress and high demands

· Have excellent written, oral, and telephone communication skills.

· Demonstrate high standards of quality and accuracy.

· Have strong follow-through on tasks and assignments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or control, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Metairie, LA 70002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person