Medical Billing Specialist (On-Site)

Lifelong Access•Normal, IL

43d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us. We are seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist. In this role you will oversee the tasks of sending claims to payers, monitoring outstanding balances to ensure each account is paid on time and in full. This position handles all incoming payments, outgoing invoices, database updates and more that make up your day-to-day responsibilities. If you are self-motivating, thrive on digging into the details, and take pride in your ability to provide high quality support, this may be the role for you. At Lifelong Access we offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, as each of us contribute to the success of our dynamic organization. Come grow with us and let us show you why the employees at Lifelong Access love what they do!

Requirements

Requires one of the following: Associates degree in a related field; or medical billing and coding certification.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Insurance and Medicaid billing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies through billing software.
Ensure patient information is correct and up to date.
Verify CPT and ICD-10 codes are correct before claims are submitted.
Collect and review referrals and prior authorizations using provider portals/phone/fax services.
Verify patient Insurance using scheduling software/provider portal/phone.
Investigate and appeal denied claims. Resubmit corrected claims.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Finance department.
Follow up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
Provide client families with information linkage to financial services or supports in the community.