Billing Specialist

About the role

A local clinic in Ocala is seeking a Healthcare Billing Specialist to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors
• Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
• Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks
• Keep records of invoices and support documents
• Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of services
• Contact customers to obtain or relay account information
• Review documents, such as claims, referral orders
• Consult sources, such as manuals, or insurance company representatives, to determine specific charges or information such as rules, or regulations
• Update manuals when rates, rules, or regulations are amended
• Create billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones
• Return checks to customers or retrieve checks returned to customers in error, adjusting accounts and answering inquiries about errors as necessary

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of healthcare office experience, and/or 3 years’ experience in medical billing / coding / collections (required)
• Working knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding required. CPC Preferred)
• Functional knowledge of Explanation of Benefits (EOB’s) and understanding of copays, coinsurance, deductibles and denial codes required
• Proficient customer service skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database
• BA in business administration, business management (preferred)

Benefits

• Medica
• Dental
• Vision - FREE
• Life Insurance
• LTD