Medical Billing Specialist

Hospice Buffalo • Cheektowaga, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various analytical and review functions to ensure accounting and billing accuracy. Assists with verification of insurance, completes monthly billing cycle insurance claims, performs monthly closing processes, and completes reconciliations of data for completion of billing.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates degree from an accredited university or college. Experience can be in lieu of degree.
• At least two years' experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possess critical thinking skills, proficiency in organizing resources, establishing priorities and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and meet both short and long term goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills.
• The ability and eagerness to promote a team environment by working in a cooperative and collegial manner with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis with the ability to resolve problems and handle conflict as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Generates monthly patient billing via electronic submission and paper to governmental providers, third-party insurance, and individuals.
• Handles third-party billing, collection, and reimbursements.
• Provides monthly follow-up and re-billing of accounts with outstanding balances.
• Monitors changes in insurance billing policies and procedures.
• Expected to perform additional duties.

Benefits

• Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and match on employee contributions there after
• Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high deductible plan (FT status)
• HSA with high deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)
• Dental Insurance (FT status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FT status)
• Paid Time Off
• NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree