What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at Retina and Vitreous Surgeons of Utah?
Description of Position:
A busy, growing, surgical subspecialty medical office is searching for a responsible individual with great attention to detail to become a full-time Medical Billing Specialist. The person who fills this position would participate in all aspects of medical billing, payment processing and insurance follow up regarding denied and unpaid claims.
Responsibilities:
- Billing medical claims both electronic and paper
- Billing manually and via EHR (Electronic Health Record)
- Verifying hospice/skilled nursing effective dates for correct billing
- Posting of insurance and patient payments
- Insurance follow up on denied and unpaid claims and appeals submissions
- Following up on patient collections
- Responding to written requests from insurance carriers for additional claims documentation
- Answering patients’ billing questions
- Filling in for other billing staff for adequate vacation coverage
- Any other duties or responsibilities requested by the physicians or Accounts Receivable Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Competent with MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to multitask and stay focused on tasks despite office interruptions
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to handle sensitive patient information with complete confidentiality
- Helpful, courteous, and professional demeanor
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Beneficial Qualifications:
- Previous medical office experience
- Medical billing experience
- Familiarity with ICD-10 coding
Position Type:
- Full-time (35-40 hours), hourly (nonexempt)
Hourly wage:
- $18-$20/hr (or more commensurate with experience)
Education:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Work Schedule:
- 8am to 5pm (Mon-Fri) – position is based in our Provo, UT office
Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Provo, UT 84604 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Provo, UT 84604: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
