Medical Billing Specialist
About The Position
For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. Job purpose Responsible for maintaining the professional reimbursement program. Ensure compliance with current payments and rules that affect billing and collection. Follow-up of any outstanding A/R all-payers, self-pay, and the resolution of denials. Manage correspondence.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED with experience in medical billing
- Knowledge of third party billing requirements, ICD and CPT codes
- Needs good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of the team to serve the patients.
- Accurate & detail oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Oral and written Proficiency in English
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs billing and computer functions, including patient & thirds party billing, data entry and posting encounters.
- Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
- Handle the follow-up of outstanding A/R all-payers, including self-pay and /or the resolution of denials.
- Answers question from patients, FHCHC staff and insurance companies.
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
- Prepares reviews and send patient statements.
- Handle all correspondence related to insurance or patient account, contacting insurance carriers, patients and other facilities as needed to get the maximum payments and accounts and identify issues or changes to achieve client profitability.
- Take call from patients and insurance companies regarding billing and statement questions.
- Process and post all patient and/or insurance payments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
