Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist need for a busy physician’s practice. Must be multi-disciplined in billing, collections, denials, credit balances and the various payers. Responsible for follow-up of accounts for all payers, as well as - complete resolution of claims denials. This position is Full-Time Monday- Friday, dayshift. $15-$18 hr.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to complete Daily Variance report including denials, offsets, and credits on patient accounts
• Responsible for AR follow-up on accounts for all payers, as well as complete resolution of claims denials
• Responsible for handling all mail correspondence related to an insurance or patient account
• Contacting insurance carriers and patients to identify issues or apply changes as needed to receive payment on patient accounts
• Gather and compile information necessary to perform appeals on denied claims
• Assist with coding and error resolution in regard to claim denials
• Reconciling edits and rejection reports from Self-Pay Vendor
• Field billing questions from patients, attorneys, insurance carriers, nurse case managers and personnel
• Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other team members to maximize successful patient outcomes
• Research and resolve accounts appearing on accounts receivable reports, collection ledgers and payer reports as directed by management
• Back-up other members of the billing department as needed
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information
• Effectively prioritize and complete all assigned tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be multi-disciplined in billing, collections, denials, credit balances and the various payers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers, patients, insurance companies and physician office personnel.
• Project and maintain a positive image in telephone interactions with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers and maintain an appearance of composure under stressful situations.
• Basic computer, calculator, fax, copier skills.

Benefits/Compensation

• Pay rate is $15-$18 per hour
• Full Time
• 1st Shift
• Weekly pay while employed through Career Concepts.
• Benefits while employed through Career Concepts
• Temp-To-Hire

Location

• Meadville, PA 16335

About Career Concepts Staffing Services, Inc.

Career Concepts was founded in 1967, and since then has become Northwestern Pennsylvania's leading and largest locally owned full-service staffing organization. As the top industry performer in our area, we have been voted the #1 employment agency by the Erie Times-News, the Meadville Tribune, and the West County Journal Reader’s Choice polls!

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