What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic/Optometric Billing and Coding Specialist - Front Desk position at Munster Eye Care Associates, P.C.?
Looking for experienced billing and coding specialist for busy ophthalmic and optometric practice. Candidate must have stable job history, positive attitude, previous experience, and a quality team player.
Position: Billing Specialist
Department: Patient Accounts
Reports To: Practice Administrator and Office Manager
Job Description:
This individual is responsible for preparing and filing all insurance claims (paper and electronic claims transmission), as well as reviewing and following-up on all incorrect payment amounts or denials; posting all incoming insurance payments, balancing the business office daily business activities, closing out each day’s receipts for the deposit; complete all patient/insurance follow-up and collections on past due accounts; and make necessary write-offs and refunds according to the financial policy.
Personal Skills:
This individual must be a professional, have a positive attitude, be a team player, create efficient work patterns through organization, pay special attention to detail, possess strong customer service/ communication skills with patients, doctors, managers and co-workers, computer literate, multi task oriented and possess values and beliefs that are in accordance with the practice’s core values.
Professional Skills:
Degrees or certifications are required. One must be interested in attending ophthalmic classes and become certified in ophthalmic coding to keep up with changes in our field. We want individuals with a good attitude and that are willing and able to work together to make our company successful.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Munster, IN 46321: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
