Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Specialist

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine•Boulder, CO

14h•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Overview: Join our team as a Medical Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist and become a vital link in our patient care journey. This role involves managing medical billing and accounts receivable, payment posting, customer service, and follow-up in accordance with practice protocol. The incumbent ensures accuracy in billing, resolves discrepancies, and maintains strong communication with insurance companies and patients. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong billing expertise, and effective communication skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. A college degree is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in an orthopedic or medical setting.
Managed care networks and insurance carriers.
Accounts receivable functions including CPT and ICD-10 coding.
Current Medicare Compliance, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
Rules, regulations, procedures, and work performed in the assigned area.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong basic mathematical skills.
High degree of organization.

Responsibilities

Generate and review accounts receivable reports for outstanding insurance/patient balances.
Monitor billings for accuracy and communicate with personnel to resolve discrepancies or verify unusual items.
Contact insurance companies to resolve denied and underpaid claims.
File appeals with insurance companies to collect on denied claims.
Receive and resolve customer account problems and discrepancies.
Answer patient billing questions both face-to-face and over the phone.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Basic Life/AD&D – Guardian
16 days of PTO per year
7-7.5 paid holidays per year
EAP
401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
Medical
HSA and FSA
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Flex Spending Accounts
General Purpose Healthcare FSA
Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance)
401(k)