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Busy Ophthalmology practice is seeking a motivated individual who has the ability to work independently as well as on a team to join the billing department as an Account Receivable specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and process denied, delayed and underpaid claims
• Initiates appeals as necessary
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve unpaid claims
• Follows up on payment errors and low reimbursements
• Review and submit charges and claims to insurance companies
• Navigate online payer portals for claims status and appeal submission
• Reviews explanation of benefits (EOBs) to ensure proper reimbursement of claims and reports any problems, issues or payer trends
• Works collaboratively with management and billing department to reduce aging of accounts by providing verbal and written communication
• Maintains HIPAA patient confidentiality standards for medical and financial information
• Customer service- Multi line billing inquiries
• Other billing duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to work in high volume environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-directed/Motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to be well organized, detail oriented in a fast paced environment

Desired Experience:

• Minimum three years physician billing and collections experience
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and anatomy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person