What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at Ohio NE Brand?
Join Our Team as a Medical Billing Specialist!
Why Work With Us?
At One Health Ohio, we believe in fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes our team and our patients. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive workplace where your contributions truly matter!
Benefits Include:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(K) with dollar-for-dollar matching (up to 4%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
- Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
- Prepares, reviews, and sends patient statements.
- Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans.
- Follows and reports the status of delinquent accounts.
- Reviews accounts for possible assignment and make recommendations to the Director of Billing and Reimbursement, also prepares information for the collection agency
- Performs daily backups on the office computer system.
- Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting, and resubmitting claims to third-party payers.
- Processes payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.
- Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
- Conducts self in accordance with employee handbook.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Ensures accurate billing and coding as per regulations.
- Works with administrator in training providers in coding and EMR system.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years experience medical billing (Preferred)
- Certified Biller (Required)
- Certified Coder (Preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee is able to work at any OHO locations deemed necessary by OHO.
