MEDICAL BILLER

Southern Colorado Clinic PC•Pueblo, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is required to perform all duties of the Medical Biller. This position will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing acceptable professional and ethical standards for billing of the Southern Colorado Clinics medical staff according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Responsible for all facets of medical claims billing and accounts receivable management including claims submission, denials and appeals, patient payments, payment plans and outside collections.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Billing Certification preferred.
Knowledge of provider health insurance and the health insurance industry.
Proven experience in healthcare billing and coding and associated regulations
Proficiency in filing and collecting insurance claims for individual carriers or agencies.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and clinic operating policies.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to multitask.
Strong ethical code of conduct.
Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information.
Proficiency with computers and EMR software.
Autonomous, positive mindset and team player.
Ability to remain motivated with a positive attitude.
Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented.
Willingness to learn and adapt.
Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a professional capacity.

Responsibilities

Submit corrected claims and follow up on appeals and denials.
Resubmit insurance claims that have received no response or are not on file and ensure claims are paid and processed according to Clinic contract.
Assist with error resolution.
Maintain required billing records, reports, and/or files.
Post all credit and debit adjustments to patient accounts with strict adherence to the company guidelines.
Continually work accounts receivable to ensure prompt payment for services rendered.
Provide customer service both on the telephone and in the office for all patients and authorized representatives regarding patient accounts in accordance with practice protocol.
Follow-up on all outstanding insurance claims at 60 days from the date of service in accordance with business office protocol with an emphasis on maximizing patient satisfaction and practice profitability.
Follow-up on all returned claims correspondence, denials, account reconciliations, and rebills.
Process refunds to insurance companies and patients in accordance with billing office protocol.
Establish payment plans with patients within approved guidelines.
Adhere to all practice policies related to HIPAA, CMS Compliance, and OSHA.
Perform patient education when appropriate.
Maintain work area in a clean, sanitized, and organized manner.
Follows all Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
Attends annual required company programs and training.
Attends all regular required department and company meetings.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Performs all other tasks and projects assigned