Medical Billing Reimbursement Specialist

The US Oncology Network•Peoria, IL

3d•$17 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join Illinois CancerCare as a Reimbursement Specialist, where your expertise in analyzing, investigating, and resolving unpaid insurance claims will facilitate prompt payments from insurance payers. This role requires a compassionate approach, maintaining patient confidentiality while providing exemplary service to our patients and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience in a medical office or insurance-related role preferred
Strong understanding of medical terminology and insurance processes
Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

Processes Medicaid/Medicare and Commercial insurance correspondence requests.
Process appeals with appropriate supporting documentation to carriers, log & scan into billing software and follow appeal until resolved.
Timely follow-up of Accounts Receivable.
Update changes of insurance and verify benefits for each change. Back up to Payment Posters – Post and Balance Insurance remittances.
Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages and provide information from patients, ILCC staff and providers in a courteous manner.
Assists patients with questions, problems, etc.
Assists in the processing of insurance claims including Medicaid/Medicare and private insurance.
Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance updates of information as well as policies and payer trends.
Observe OSHA and facility policies and guidelines.
Maintain patient confidentiality. Excellent internal and external communication skills needed.
Adhere to the ILCC employee handbook, HIPPAA policies and ILCC code of conduct.
Must be available to work additional hours as needed.