Medical Biller

Description

Medical Biller  

Urological Services. 

Flint, Mi  

Fulltime 1st Shift 

Description 

The Billing Assistant is responsible for communicating with patients regarding billing inquiries, concerns, and discrepancies. This includes ensuring accuracy and efficiency of patient financial operations and providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES  

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
•  Facilitates overdue patient balances and resolves bad-debt accounts by following bad-debt controls checklist, examining patient accounts, payment history, answering questions from patients and insurance companies. Reviews account information to identify trends, preventable root cause issues, and communicates these to Supervisor. 
•  Prepares accounts for collection agency by making them valid or authorized adjustments, scanning, and sending accounts to vendor. 
•  Works patient AR (Accounts Receivable) daily to keep up with management productivity standards. 
•  Submits all patient refunds to Credit Balance and Refunds Specialist to balance patient accounts and obtains referrals and authorizations as needed. 
•  Prepares daily bank deposits. 
•  Communicates with practice administrator Payment, when necessary to resolve errors and clarify issues and backup cashier. 
•  Stays accountable to quality and productivity standards, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Identifies process opportunity trends, preventable root cause issues, and recommend ways to improve efficiencies. 
•  Participates in special projects, personal development training, and cross training as instructed. 
•  Informs Supervisor of trends, inconsistencies, discrepancies for immediate resolution. 
•  Works in conjunction with peers and functional areas of the Business Office department for the betterment of completing tasks and the company overall. 
•  Ensures adherence to third party and governmental regulations relating to coding, billing, documentation, compliance, and reimbursement. 

Performs other position related duties as assigned. 

• Manually and Auto Post insurance payment  
• Verify accuracy of medical record documents and assign appropriate CPT codes /ICD 10 codes. 
• Add modifiers and submit clean claims for payment  
• Demonstrates understanding of business and how actions contribute to company performance. 
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare coding systems, and clinics functions. 
• Utilizes Practice Management (PM) system and all other software systems in accordance with Business Office and/or management protocols. 
• Ability to follow policies and procedures for compliance, medical billing, and coding. 
• Ability to type and enter data with proficiency and accuracy. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations. 
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines. 
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization. 
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. 

Requirements 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a physician’s office or medical environment. 
• Experience in Urology physician practice environment preferred.  
• Allscripts PM knowledge preferred 
• Competitive wage and comprehensive Benefit Package offered