Medical Billing Clerk (On-Site Opportunity)

Surgery Partners Careers•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all billing for primary and secondary insurances for all practice locations Please note that this is a full-time, onsite opportunity. This opportunity is not a remote or hybrid position.

Requirements

This individual must have a minimum of 2-5 years prior business office experience relating to surgery centers, hospitals and/or physicians' office and is proficient in the Business Office Functions listed below:
High School Diploma
Two or more years experience in billing and collections in a medical setting
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for correcting all edits daily to ensure accurate claims print
Review all paper claims daily prior to being mailed to ensure complete information on claim form; attach all necessary supporting documentation prior to mailing
Review and correct all claims on electronic audit trails every day
File secondary claims for all practices in a timely manner
Respond to all calls and messages within 24 hours of receipt
Read and Respond to all incoming correspondence within three days of receipt
Read and Respond to all email within same business day
Work aging accounts in the priority defined by management daily
Utilize all available tools to follow up on outstanding insurance balances including internet sites and direct payer connections
Utilizes denial tracking tools daily that are implemented by management to report on all problems that prevent receipt of payments from payers
Escalate issues through the defined chain of command to achieve resolution and payment
Attend all staff meetings and training classes as assigned
Project a professional and positive image in person or over the phone with all contacts
Maintain all compliance standards, HIPAA standards, and confidentiality standards
Participate in loss prevention by protecting company assets and maintaining a safe and clean environment
Perform all other duties as assigned