What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
General Information:
Job title: Patient Accounts Representative
Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm
Weekend rotation: No Weekends
Holiday rotation: Paid Holidays
Position Summary:
The Patient Accounts Representative position makes sure patient accounts have up-to-date information so billing and claims are correct.
Position Responsibilities:
- Send out claims to insurance providers.
- Ensure patient account information is correct.
- Work claims and denials to make sure proper payment is received for services rendered.
- Take payments from patients.
- Answering patient phone calls regarding billing questions about their insurance and/or statements.
- Reach out to insurance companies regarding claims and coverage.
- Mail/fax proof and verification to insurance companies for claims to be accepted and paid.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates Degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
- 2 years of related work experience preferred.
- Experience working in a medical billing required.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
- Knowledge of medical insurance systems (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) required.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
