Medical Billing Analyst – Cardiology - Niskayuna

Trinity Health•Elgin Township, IL

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Billing Analyst – Cardiology Associates of Schenectady - Niskayuna, NY - Full Time This position is located at 2546 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY. Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00PM If you are looking for a Billing Analyst position in a busy Cardiology Office in Niskayuna, Full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. Position Highlights: Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development What you will do: The Billing Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties related to the efficient and service oriented operation of a medical practice. The Billing Analyst will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required; Associates degree preferred.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
3+ years' experience in a physician practice or billing office
Demonstrated attention to detail, organization & effective time management
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Knowledge of CPC
Knowledge of CPT, CPTII, and ICD10
Knowledge of insurance carriers
Solid judgment to escalate issues appropriately
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, related computer programs & general office machines

Responsibilities

Responsible to monitor and resolve Claims Workqueues; Specifically, Front End, Referrals & Authorizations, and Clinical Workflow.
Responsible for monitoring the Trinity Health Front End Metrics and working with Practice Management to identify educational opportunities as necessary.
Responsible for review of denial/ rejections and write off dashboards for trends and provide necessary education to Providers/ front end users.
Ensure all necessary referral documentation is obtained and documented to secure appropriate revenue.
Responsible for running monthly reports to identify any outbound referrals and communicate back to Manager for any improvement opportunities
Ensures all billable services are processed within the EMR in a timely manner.
Ensures all billed services are submitted to insurances as "Clean Claims"
Works within the working queue to review all charges and submit to claims scrubber
Work all claims scrubber edits in a timely basis
Identify any problematic charges for further review to correct coding/billing issues
Adhere to productivity/quality guidelines
Communicate effectively and professionally with other departments within the organization
Work with Revenue Cycle Manager to identify needed feedback to practice locations.
Process inpatient charges submitted by providers via interface tool or manual sheets
Manually enter charges as assigned and complete charge reconciliation daily.
Report any outstanding claims to contact to ensure all claims are billed timely
Review each claim for appropriate information.
Identify and review high dollar outstanding balances and ensure Financial Assistance options are offered to patients and/ or secured by Front End users.
Provide necessary feedback from operational departments to Revenue Integrity team as appropriate
Act as a Superuser for the site and act as a resource, to ensure patient questions are answered.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations as appropriate.
Daily TOS reonciliation with front end
Work cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality service at all times.
May be responsible for multiple Providers or Departments.
Travel will be required as assigned by operational leader.
Perform other duties as assigned.