Billing Assistant

Cardiac Solutions•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

The leading cardiology group in the West Valley is expanding and looking to add valuable and skilled team members to our comprehensive and long-standing Practice. Cardiac Solutions provides a personalized, team-oriented approach to patient care by promoting wellness through education, innovation, and technology. We offer intensive educational opportunities for patients through our disease management clinics and employ a multidisciplinary approach. All team members play a vital role in providing our patients with tailored care and support services. Our focus helps to prevent the progression of heart disease and minimize hospital admissions for our patients. Competitive wages Uniform/Scrub Allowance Monday - Friday for most positions 7 Company Paid Holidays Employee Medical coverage option as low as $25.00 per paycheck Dental & Vision Supplemental coverage options to include Life/AD&D, Short-Term, Long-Term, Critical Illness, Hospital, Accidental 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance & Discount Programs Available to full-time, regular employees - Restrictions may apply POSITION SUMMARY: This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with billing department related functions. These functions include but are not limited to collections, sorting incoming company mail, and replying to patients and staff via email, phone and EMR communication.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of Medical Billing.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 and HCPCS codes.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge of business office procedures.
Ability to work in a fast paced-environment and work well under pressure.
Skill in working with an EMR system.
Skill in communicating with patients to collect on any outstanding balances
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
1 year of medical insurance billing and collections experience helpful.
Detail oriented.
Proficiency in researching data for analysis and closure in the account receivable arena.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Retrieves, reviews, sorts, and distributes all incoming and outgoing company and courier mail.
Research billing and authorization mail to distribute to the correct person.
Works return mail and updates patient's address' in registration.
Make calls on patient's return mail to obtain new addresses and collect on statement balances.
Sends out claim related medical record request received via mail.
Reviews and works all incoming billing faxes through Faxcom.
Indexes any billing or authorization related communication.
Prepares paper claims (CMS-1500) and electronic claim submissions for secondary filing.
Respond to billing emails and EMR flag questions.
Send patient accounts to collection agency.
Communicates effectively with Manager to achieve optimum performance.
Maintains patient confidentiality by following HIPAA policies and procedures.
Other duties assigned per the needs of the organization and within scope of position.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Uniform/Scrub Allowance
Monday - Friday for most positions
7 Company Paid Holidays
Employee Medical coverage option as low as $25.00 per paycheck
Dental & Vision
Supplemental coverage options to include Life/AD&D, Short-Term, Long-Term, Critical Illness, Hospital, Accidental
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Employee Assistance & Discount Programs Available to full-time, regular employees