What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at MedNow Clinics?
Job Title: Billing Specialist
Reports To: Business Office Manager
Department: Clinical
Location: Aurora – Fraser Business Office
Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour DOE
Status: Full Time – 100% FTE, Non-Exempt
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About MedNOW:
MedNOW Clinics is a thriving and growing primary care organization in Colorado committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and coordinated care. Founded in 2010, MedNOW now has 12 locations and approximately 50 medical providers, 160 employees and 40,000 patients under our care. We strive to provide outstanding customer service and excellent communication for our customers.
MedNOW provides family medicine, internal medicine, addiction medicine, pain management, behavioral health, medical weight loss, dietician services, X-ray services, hormone therapy, immigration services, IV therapy, physical therapy and massage therapy.
Please learn more about us at www.MedNOWClinics.com.
Benefits for MedNOW Employees:
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Ancillary insurance options
- Family Discounts for MedNOW services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Billing Specialist utilizes knowledge of insurance regulations, health insurance contracts, medical coding, and bookkeeping to perform a variety of revenue cycle support activities. These include but are not limited to medical coding, insurance verification, ensuring the accuracy of the information housed in the practice management system, preparing deposits, collecting, posting, and managing account payments, submitting accurate claims, and following up on accounts.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Searching each financial statement for any payment inconsistencies or errors
- Collaborating with patients or customers, third party institutions and other team members to resolve billing inconsistencies and errors
- Creating invoices and billing materials to be sent directly to a customer or patient
- Inputting payment history, upcoming payment information or other financial data into an individual account
- Finding financial solutions for patients or customers who may need payment assistance
- Informing patients or customers of any missed or upcoming payment deadlines
- Translating medical code if working in a medical setting
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2 Years of Medical Billing Experience
- Knowledge of modifiers, insurance regulations, and common coding regulations
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
- Performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and its application to a variety of situations, as well as exercising independent judgement.
- Requires the use of office equipment such as copiers, scanners, computers, telephones, and fax machines.
- May view computer screens for long periods of time.
- Must be able to prioritize activities when faced with competing demands.
Salary : $20 - $24
