Billing Coordinator/Team Lead
About The Position
The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics is seeking a Billing Coordinator/Team Lead for a full-time position in Chattanooga, TN. The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is Chattanooga's leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic care since 1979. We have 12 convenient locations in Chattanooga, North Georgia, and surrounding area. We offer advanced sports medicine, orthopaedics, surgery, physical and occupational therapy, and sports training. The full-time Billing Coordinator/Team Lead for The Surgery Center is responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle. The general duties include monthly statement to patients, follow-up on unpaid insurance claims, secondary insurance filings, collection procedures on delinquent accounts, and assisting the business office as necessary. Supports the overall direction and priorities of the billing department. Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance billing accuracy and efficiency. Contributes to departmental success by maintaining strong collaboration with staff, providers, and external payers. Completes month end closing reports. Assists with posting insurance and patient payments, when applicable.
Requirements
- Minimum two to four years' experience with third party reimbursement, coding and collections.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Medical terminology and coding courses.
- Must use good judgement and make sound decisions.
- Must communicate with management when claims are taking longer than expected to resolve.
- Must be a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Certification encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounts receivable cycle.
- Send monthly statements to patients.
- Follow up on unpaid insurance claims.
- Handle secondary insurance filings.
- Perform collection procedures on delinquent accounts.
- Assist the business office as necessary.
- Support the overall direction and priorities of the billing department.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance billing accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain strong collaboration with staff, providers, and external payers.
- Complete month-end closing reports.
- Assist with posting insurance and patient payments.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- flexible spending account
- life insurance
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
