Billing Insurance Specialist

Amplifon • Waco, TX

3h • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Amplifon, parent company to Miracle-Ear is seeking a Billing Insurance Specialist who is ready to Amp Up their career at an organization that combines your passion and performance to shape a better world. As a Billing Insurance Specialist, you will help patients take advantage of their benefits and make hearing aid purchases more affordable.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent required
• Insurance Billing certificate, background in medical coding, and 2 years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office and comfort with technology
• Excellent verbal and telephone communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a range of clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Medical billing and coding proficiency, insurance claims processing, HIPPA Compliance, data entry, record keeping, continuing education

Responsibilities

• File and follow up on insurance claims.
• Maintain claim status and support the appeals process.
• Complete benefits verification process for patients as needed
• Assist with prior authorization approval: Verify medical documentation, submit documentation to insurance and notify offices of claim status and appeal outcomes.
• Educate Office Managers on insurance processes and patient benefits.
• Ensure FAQ documents and insurance-related forms are current and accessible on Blackboard.
• Monitor clinic compliance with insurance protocols.
• Meet regularly with the Amplifon team to discuss insurance updates, including fee schedules.
• Respond to inquiries related to insurance billing.
• Manage the clearinghouse system and ensure NPIs are correctly loaded into the database.
• Submit Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) when working with new insurance providers in new states.
• Audit billing procedures using reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and oversee payment for the clearinghouse system.
• Maintain and update the NPI (National Provider Identifier) database.
• Ensure clinic locations are active and properly registered with insurance providers.
• Notify insurance companies of clinic closures due to relocations or acquisitions
• Post insurance payments to invoices.
• Notify offices when refunds are necessary.
• Manage AR and collect outstanding balances from clinics.
• Process write-offs and balance transfers for overpayments.

Benefits

• $20-$22/hour plus incentives
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & 401K Plan with employer match
• Opportunities for growth within the department and company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree