Billing Assistant

Orthopedic Doctor Near Me•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist insurance collection representatives and payment posters with tasks essential for prompt and accurate payment of claims. This position has unrestricted access to protected health information (PHI) pertaining to all patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum of 1 year medical office experience preferred
Ability to perform essential duties
Knowledge of medical insurance and billing
Ability to identify and resolve collection issues
Ability to read and understand different Explanation of Benefits
Ability to document accounts clearly
Computer Literate – Windows environment
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform basic mathematics
Ability to clearly communicate written and verbal instructions
Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize

Responsibilities

Copy and distribute Explanation of Benefits to insurance collection representatives as appropriate
Process all paper HCFA-1500 forms; attaching proper documentation
Manage MRI logs; number of MRI’s performed and number of Medicare versus non-Medicare MRI’s and DEXA logs report
Communicate MRI information to radiologist and finance director
Receive calls from staff members in other departments and assists by finding the appropriate billing team member to help them
Responsible for all attorney correspondence
Assist with patient collections and payment plans
Assist with daily processing of checks received by mail
Responsible for promoting the Standards of Excellence for Orthopedic Specialists while demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, volunteers, peers and physicians
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment, demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient care
Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations