What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical billing position at Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare & Recovery, Inc?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Medical Billing
REPORTS TO: Accounting Supervisor/CFO
LOCATION: Phoenix Rising BHR
WAGE: Negotiable
HOURS: 40 hours per week (unless otherwise agreed upon)
Provide a professional demeanor with all staff and clients. Willing to work closely with other staff within the finance dept. and be able to work independently under supervision. The ability to provide quality work with minimal errors is essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED:
- Enters billing information for BHCT, PMS, Home Choice and other from SALS.
- Verify all billing information is correct in system and insurance and cases are attached as required.
- Run monthly unbilled encounter report and unapplied payment report and reconcile.
- Updating clientele information into billing data base.
- Acquires pre-authorizations for insurance when necessary.
- Assist on claim denials and follow up.
- Assist with review of report for unpaid claims and follow up.
- Keep up with filing
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB ACTIVITY DEMANDS:
Physical:
- Carry up to twenty pounds of weight.
- Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to talk and hear
Mental and Personal:
- Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
- Knowledge of phone systems and protocol for answering phones
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Discretion with confidential information.
- Ability to motivate and coach others
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to maintain professionalism with co-workers, clients and outside agencies.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education:
This position minimally requires a high school diploma and experience in a support staff position.
Skills:
- Ability to type.
- Ability to communicate verbally with clients.
- Ability to answers telephones and communicate verbally over telephone
- Ability to type from handwritten materials.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to be trained and use computer systems
- Ability to problem solve and direct others.
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities of importance.
- Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Professionally handle phone calls from clients and insurance companies.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol.
- Computer literate and ability to learn new software applications.
- Understanding of HIPAA rules.
- Ability to pass agency competencies annually.
