Billing Specialist III - REMOTE

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

2d•$18 - $29•Remote

About The Position

The Billing Specialist I utilizes knowledge of insurance regulations, health insurance contracts, medical coding, and bookkeeping to perform a variety of revenue cycle support activities. These include but are not limited to medical coding, insurance verification, ensuring the accuracy of the information housed in the practice management system, preparing deposits, collecting, posting, and managing account payments, submitting accurate claims, and following up on accounts. At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska. The base pay estimate for this role is $18.17 - $29.04 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

Highschool graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of one year in billing experience preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Knowledge of revenue cycle processes, medical insurance, and general accounting principles.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, and deadlines simultaneously and to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data, proficient in data entry.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Occasional Standing
Occasional Walking
Frequent Sitting
Frequent hand, finger movement
Use office equipment (in office or remote)
Communicate verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information, handles carrier correspondence, manages EOBs, and key payments received into the system.
Prepare, review, submit, and follow up with clean claims to various companies/individuals.
Collect, post and management patient account payments.
Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued and correct claims.
Facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization by sending patient invoices, billing reminders, and making collection calls on outstanding balances as directed by the supervisor.
Reviews and provides RCM weekly and monthly reports including productivity and financial reports as directed and completed action steps as necessary.
Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information.
Maintains patient and business confidentiality.
Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors.
Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed.
All other duties as assigned.