Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Do you enjoy working in healthcare and looking for a change? Would you like to work in a professional environment where the #1 priority is taking care of people? If you want to be in a positive work environment that feels like a work family and have a career that is impactful and important to those you serve, you'll want to join Neuhaus Foot and Ankle.

About the role

Full-time, in-person position with Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Handle electronic medical billing and collections.
• Follow up on and collect unpaid claims.
• Verify insurance benefits.
• Prepare medical records for appeals.

Ideal Candidate

• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Open to training the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical accounts receivable (A/R) follow-up, denials, and appeals.
• Experience with claims submissions and rejection reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends impacting optimal reimbursement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate Degree in Accounting or Business.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Requirements

• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain focus in a fast-paced, highly distracting environment.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of financial practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment and accurate data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Desire to create a high-performance, effective team that produces consistent results.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and leadership.

Benefits

• 24 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 3% salary contribution after the first year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision with $2,500 Annual Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid $50,000 life insurance.
• The potential for growth in the company.
• Ongoing personal and professional development training.
• Core values that promote work-life balance, a high standard of work delivery, and a self-starter mentality.

Working Conditions

Sits, stands, and walks intermittently during the working day.

Experience: Medical Billers & Coders: 1 year (Preferred), ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred).