What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Associate - Charge Entry position at OrthoConnecticut?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
OrthoConnecticut is currently looking for a Billing Associate responsible for Charge Entry. This position is primarily responsible for auditing and posting the Physician office charges thoroughly and accurately. This role will also process missing ticket audits on a monthly basis.
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (no weekends)
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching profit sharing
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Life insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Paid time off
- Employee Discount Program
- Wellness Program
RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Auditing and posting daily charges for assigned Physicians
- Add modifiers, correct DX, as necessary to charges
- Review documentation and consult with coding to ensure proper coding when necessary
- Review demographics to ensure charges are going to the correct insurance set
- Ensure charges are entered no later than 48 hours from date received
- Ensure all arrived appointments have a charge associated to it
- Utilize all available technology to process claims in an accurate and timely manner
- When charge tickets are all current, manager will assign a task Q to be worked on
- Performs other related duties that may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in private practice required (3 years highly desirable)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- CPC a plus, but not required
- Organized, accountable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail
- Knowledge of current procedural terminology, and ICD-9/10
- Team player and patience are a MUST
- High degree of composure and interpersonal skills
- Devoted to teamwork and portraying the company in a very positive manner
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure and accurately prioritize problems & initiatives
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with the following billing Softwares: GE Centricity, SRS Soft EMR, and White Plume is preferred
OrthoConnecticut, delivering exceptional care and real results has always been our mission, though we did things a little differently when we opened our doors in 1954. Today, we provide orthopedic care in a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, in which we provide the full spectrum of high-quality services under one roof. Now we can diagnose and treat the complete range of musculoskeletal issues for all ages in one easily accessible location with minimal wait time and a more efficient patient experience. One thing that hasn't changed since in 1954: our commitment to you
OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.