Hiring for an A/R Specialist Medical Biller (fully on-site role!) in Stratford, CT
No option for remote/hybrid!
Required schedule: Mon – Fri; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Minimum of 2+ Years recent experience
EPIC EMR experience strongly preferred
Prefer prior outpatient clinic experience
Pay range: $25-28/hr
Keys for billing experience that would be helpful to have: Medicare / Medicaid / working on claims, appeals, denials, collections, follow ups. Working with patients and insurance companies.
Looking for a full-time Account Receivable Specialist with a minimum of two years recent medical billing experience.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for performing all tasks related to the Billing, Cash posting, Follow-up, and Collections functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research all information needed to complete billing processing including correction of prebilling errors to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines at time of billing.
- Review of claim batches, making appropriate corrections for claims to be accepted by clearing house.
- File all claims daily (electronic claims and hard copy).
- Post charges and any corrections to charges to ensure integrity of account information.
- Analyze billing reports to ensure proper billing procedures are followed based on federal and state rules and regulations.
- Review and analyze health care clinicians claims and identify trends and issues within the revenue cycle process.
- Post all insurance and patient payments received and reconcile to the door sheet provided by finance each day.
- Research and resolve all collection related activities, including working through accounts receivables to maximize reimbursement.
- Function as a liaison between patients and clinic staff on claims, billing questions or insurance related issues.
- Trace errors, record adjustments to proper account and determine the appropriate destination of unidentified funds.
- Respond to inquiries from agencies and insurance companies to assist in claim payment processing.
- Effectively process all patient and third-party correspondence, including requests for copies of claims, statements, and refunds.
- Effectively process all legal documentation as it relates to patient accounts.
- Act as a resource to Clinicians, Administrators and patients regarding health insurance claim policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Provide support to the Billing department and management team on various areas of patient billing research and analysis.
- Research, trouble-shoot Accounts receivable reports and rejections, process appeals where appropriate, and make recommendation for write offs.
- Maintain compliance according to government insurance regulations and managed care contractual obligations.
- Maintain regulatory compliance by staying abreast of current trends and regulations in the financial and healthcare industries.
- Maintain assigned work queues to ensure timely action for charge posting, insurance follow up, and credits.
- Run standard billing reports from EMR for efficient and timely management of accounts receivables for insurance and patient collections.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Experience with EMR (EPIC); Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other billing software applications
- Strong communication, verbal and written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze and solve problems with limited assistance
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated medical accounts receivable or insurance follow up background
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people, providing excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Strong data entry Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
EDUCATION: Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or similar certification is desirable
High School Diploma required.
(CPT4 and ICD9/ICD10), helpful.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical billing, accounts receivable.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT codes.
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