What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at The Guidance Center?
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of this position is to assure timely and accurate billing to all payers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains strict client confidentiality at all times.
- Coordinating reimbursement activities with payers.
- Ensure billings are submitted to all payers electronically and paper in a timely manner.
- Assist with all payer claim denials/rejections/ and all non-enrollments as needed.
- Continuous monitoring and re-working of denied claims.
- Review and work accounts receivable aging reports and workbooks to follow up on items of concern.
- Matches EOB/HCFA for insurance files.
- Payment Posting.
- Stays in communication with the Reimbursement Manager and Billing Coordinator on all collection issues.
- Follow and update job aids for tasks assigned.
- Work closely with providers and intake staff to promote continual improvement in the accuracy and efficiency of the billing workflow.
- Provide top quality service to internal and external customers.
- Willingness to learn.
- Timely completion of assigned Relias trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Required:
- HS diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and ability to obtain TGC Drivers Card.
- Ability to obtain Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 2 years medical billing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic knowledge of office equipment and computers, navigate websites with multiple passwords.
- Pass a basic math test using computer 10-key.
Preferred:
- Ability to effectively employ analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet several sometimes-conflicting deadlines
- Knowledge of CPT, HCPC, and ICD-10 codes
- Knowledge of HCFA, UB04, 837P and 837I forms
