Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay is a fast-paced and well established orthopaedic practice with 9 locations. The Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for knowing the full accounts receivable cycle. The primary responsibility of this role will be to follow up on unpaid and underpaid claims over 31 days old.

The Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for documenting patient accounts with claim status, composing targeted appeals for claims that have either denied or not paid appropriately, and researching and reporting denial trends to management.

Job Duties:

• Reviews outstanding insurance claims and contacts carrier for resolution prior to patient billing.
• Contact patients for updated insurance information when necessary.
• Updates and re-bills as appropriate.
• Reviews all rejected claims and appeals when appropriate.
• Makes adjustments to patient accounts as required.
• Initiates refund requests when necessary.
• Work new and old AR; work closely with payers, file and follow-up on appeals; work insurance denials and zero pays
• Work correspondence and credit balances
• Answer incoming patient calls with billing related questions/take patient payments
• Make outbound patient calls with any account issues
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and financial information.
• Adheres to company policy in maintaining an acceptable attendance/tardy record.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical billing and collections required.
• 3 years experience in Medical Accounts Receivable preferred.
• Knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, CPT and ICD-10codes, payor contracts and plans.
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Detail and customer service oriented.
• We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Manual dexterity needed for using a ten-key calculator and/or computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a well-established, privately-owned Orthopaedic practice.

** All applicants will be subject to pre-employment background screening and all offers will be contingent on a satisfactory background report.**

**Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay equal Opportunity Employer. OMGTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need**'

'Work Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 1 year

Healthcare setting:

• Medical office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Billing: 1 year (Required)
• Medical collection: 1 year (Required)
• Accounts Receivable: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lithia, FL 33547 (Required)

Work Location: In person