Optical Billing Specialist

Roswell•Roswell, GA

14d

About The Position

Optical Billing Specialist General Purpose Billing Specialists responsibilities include managing client billing and ensuring procedures are billed according to contracts, reviewing and updating client statements as necessary, printing and mailing all paper and secondary claims, scanning documents to patient accounts, and reviewing correspondence and following up as needed. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Interacts with patients, family members, external healthcare related companies, law firms, co-workers and other MH employees to resolve billing issues or concerns Assesses the nature of incoming calls and identifies and completes appropriate action in a prompt manner. Activities may include: Research specific transactions on a claim Re-send patient statement Re-bill a claim Add or change insurance information Verify eligibility on account Pull an explanation of insurance benefits for payment information Request adjustment on a claim Send itemized statements Reviews incoming patient correspondence Understands all key processes in the CBO including activities related to billing, collections/follow-up, posting and customer service and how their actions impact the Revenue Cycle Organizes work/resources to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulations, HIPAA and the Corporate Responsibility Program Reports issues and trends to appropriate management personnel in CBO and works collaboratively to develop solutions Consistently demonstrates a positive and professional attitude at work Maintains stable performance under pressure and handles stress in ways to maintain relationships with patients, customers and co-workers Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality record as set forth by Mercy Health policies Responsible for other relevant work functions, as requested Provides supportive assistance to patients regarding billing concerns/issues Answers incoming calls from patients and returns calls, addressing patient’s questions or concerns in a professional and ethical manner

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in the following technology solutions; patient accounting systems, optical imaging, scanning and internet-based insurance websites.
Extensive knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and other insurance guidelines preferred.
Medical terminology, knowledge of insurance and reimbursement procedures preferred.
Minimum of 1 -2 years business office experience in a healthcare environment.
Experience in claim follow-up in a Physician practice environment preferred.
Excellent phone etiquette and internal/external customer service skills required.
Ability to communicate and work with payers to get claims resolved and paid accurately
High School diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred
Business courses such as medical terminology, accounting, finance, cash applications, typing, and word processing

Responsibilities

Managing client billing and ensuring procedures are billed according to contracts
Reviewing and updating client statements as necessary
Printing and mailing all paper and secondary claims
Scanning documents to patient accounts
Reviewing correspondence and following up as needed
Interacts with patients, family members, external healthcare related companies, law firms, co-workers and other MH employees to resolve billing issues or concerns
Assesses the nature of incoming calls and identifies and completes appropriate action in a prompt manner.
Research specific transactions on a claim
Re-send patient statement
Re-bill a claim
Add or change insurance information
Verify eligibility on account
Pull an explanation of insurance benefits for payment information
Request adjustment on a claim
Send itemized statements
Reviews incoming patient correspondence
Understands all key processes in the CBO including activities related to billing, collections/follow-up, posting and customer service and how their actions impact the Revenue Cycle
Organizes work/resources to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines
Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulations, HIPAA and the Corporate Responsibility Program
Reports issues and trends to appropriate management personnel in CBO and works collaboratively to develop solutions
Consistently demonstrates a positive and professional attitude at work
Maintains stable performance under pressure and handles stress in ways to maintain relationships with patients, customers and co-workers
Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations
Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality record as set forth by Mercy Health policies
Responsible for other relevant work functions, as requested
Provides supportive assistance to patients regarding billing concerns/issues
Answers incoming calls from patients and returns calls, addressing patient’s questions or concerns in a professional and ethical manner