Billing Specialist

Atlantic Eye Physicians•Eatontown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to put your eye for detail to work behind the scenes of an award-winning medical practice? As a Billing Specialist at Atlantic Eye, you’ll drive our financial workflow by managing accurate claims submissions, processing payments, and resolving denials to keep our operations running smoothly. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills to handle sensitive patient information and interact with insurance companies. If you’re a problem-solving professional looking to make a direct impact on our revenue cycle and patient experience, we’d love to have you join our team.

Requirements

Proficiency with billing software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, billing procedures, and coding standards.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Minimum of 2 years of medical billing experience, preferably in ophthalmology.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred.
Certification in medical billing and coding (CPC, CCS-P) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit insurance claims for services rendered.
Post payments from insurance companies and patients.
Reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies.
Analyze the aging report to identify accounts with overdue balances, focusing on claims that require immediate attention based on age and priority.
Follow up on unpaid claims and investigate reasons for denials.
Generate and send out patient statements.
Handle patient billing inquiries and resolve any issues.
Set up and manage payment plans for patients as necessary.
Utilize correct coding practices for procedures (CPT, ICD-10).
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA.
Maintain patient confidentiality and secure handling of patient records.
Other duties as assigned.