Medical Billing Specialist
UCFS Healthcare•Remote, CT
•$23 - $24•Remote
About The Position
UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. We are currently seeking a Medical Billing Specialist who supports the RCM department through the management and analysis of payer denials and rejections. Assists in the identification of areas for improvement within RCM such as registration and coding.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 3 years experience in medical billing
- Experience working in a remote setting
- Familiarity with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Outlook, Teams, and Excel
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as EPIC
- Familiarity with medical billing and terminology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, including HIPAA and Medicaid/Medicare rules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or individually as needed
Nice To Haves
- FQHC experience is highly preferred
- CPC is a plus
Responsibilities
- Consistently follows up on all unpaid claims utilizing various WQ and aging reports
- Resolves claim denials via contacting insurance, submitting appeals, and informing Billing Manager of denial trends
- Corrects and resubmits claim rejections in a timely manner
- Collaborates with the billing team and Billing Manager to address coding related issues and discrepancies.
- Answer patient questions related to billing.
- Responsible for work queues assigned by Billing Manager.
Benefits
- Yearly Performance Merit Increases
- Gain Share Program
- Local & Online Discounts
- 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Decompression Spaces
- Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation
- 4 Floating Holidays
- 10 Sick Days
- 8 Federal Holidays
- Employee-Led Committees
- NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
- PSLF Eligibility
- Career Path Ladders
- Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
- Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
