Blue Star Claims - Billing Specialist

Transtar Insurance/Bluestar Claims•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$18 - $20•Remote

About The Position

Blue Star Claims LLC is a third-party administrator specializing in multiline claims handling throughout the United States. The Billing Specialist handles occupational accident billing functions in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, working as part of a team and coordinating coverage with other Billing Specialists and the Billing Supervisor. The role supports accurate, timely processing of medical and disability payments and related claim-file documentation. Billing Specialists report to the Billing Supervisor.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to be a self-starter and organize desk work and daily priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong internal and external communication skills.
Professional attitude and presentation when representing the company to vendors.
Analytic and interpretive skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Financial knowledge, including checks, administration of claim payments, and tax IDs.
Medical billing and health insurance knowledge.
Ability to familiarize oneself with the occupational accident policies administered by the company.
Completion of the pre-employment assessment via the link provided in the posting.

Responsibilities

Accurately identify billed medical services and determine whether to accept or deny them.
Identify complex bills and forward them to a Claims Adjuster.
Maintain and clean up files as necessary.
Process medical and disability payments to injured contractors and print checks in a timely manner.
Attach appropriate documentation for check issuance and approval.
Track mailing numbers for expedited special checks and items.
Track deductibles and coordinate benefits.
Work the Billing-Unresolved document queue as assigned.
Complete special projects and assignments from the Billing Supervisor.
Audit file payments as requested.
Upload emails, faxes, and mail in accordance with established protocols.
Label items in claim files in accordance with established protocols.
Take on additional tasks from the Billing Supervisor as needed and request additional work when caught up.
Assist Claims Adjusters as directed through the Billing Supervisor.
Monitor special instruction banners, policy expiration, secondary versus primary status, previously paid items, duplicates, medical bill coding reviews, items needing support, and auditing needs.
Back up other Billing Specialists during scheduled absences and coordinate coverage with the team and Billing Supervisor when possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.