Medical Billing Specialist

Position Summary

The Medical Billing Specialist will be responsible for billing and collections for Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and Self Pay patients for all Medical and Dental clinics. Responsibilities of individual Billing Specialists will vary depending on assignment of responsibilities given by Billing Supervisor.

Benefit Offerings

• Company-Paid Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability

Responsibilities

• Posting of all cash receipts and insurance payments to EHS software.
• Research and follow up on all denials for payment.
• Complete all 2nd Insurance filings.
• Review charges from daily batches and maintain monthly Deposit Journal, as needed.
• Aid Finance with reconciling EHS End of Day reports to Deposit Journal, as needed.
• Report received payments to Accounting Manager for all services to be reimbursed to Physicians.
• Cover vacancies at Patient Representative position during vacations, sickness, or vacant positions.
• Maintain accurate ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS codes within the EHS software.
• Complete all required procedures on EHS software (i.e. End of Day, End of Month, etc.)
• Research all credit Accounts Receivable balances and perform required follow up to resolve credit balance.
• Research all Account Receivable balances and perform necessary follow up required to resolve Accounts Receivable balance issue.
• Aid in preparation of all Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reconciliations and other required reporting as required by governing agencies.
• Aid Billing Manager in completion of all annual cost reports, annual financial audit, annual UDS report, and any other required annual governmental reporting.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Associates Degree in Medical Billing and Coding preferred – or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years progressive billing experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with effective use of computerized accounting/billing systems.
• Ability to use other equipment such as a fax, copier, and calculator.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced office environment.
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, sense of personal responsibility for work performance, and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work without constant supervision and adhere to policies and procedures.