What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist position at Baxter Eye Care?
Company Description
Baxter Eye Care has been serving The Woodlands with quality eye care and personal friendly service since 1981. We are happy to offer:
- Family care with pediatric emphasis
- Co-management of cataract and laser refractive surgeries
- Contact lens care for children and adults
- On-site optical lab
- Excellent selection of designer eyewear
- Many insurance plans accepted including Medicare
We place a special emphasis on the diagnosis and remediation of children's perceptual skills, helping to avoid the developmental delays related to learning difficulties.
Baxter Eye Care also provides vision therapy for extraocular muscle imbalances, focusing difficulties, and tracking inefficiences.
Job Description
Full or part time Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist needed at our office. Candidates with experience in eye care are preferred, but on the job training is available. This is a fast paced position that requires multitasking and a strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills, as well as customer service experience required.
Responsibilities
• Follow established protocols for filing medical insurance and vision benefits
• Process EOBs watching for correct payments/adjustments and appeal opportunities
• Monitor appealed accounts and discuss billing with patients as needed
• Complete monthly Accounts and Insurance Receivable reports
• Work with supervisor on accounts requiring administrative actions
• Assist with overflow of incoming calls to the office
• Back up front desk personnel as needed
Qualifications
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in order to enhance the patients experience with Baxter Eye Care
• Excellent communication skills with both patients and fellow staff members
• Ability to empathize with patients yet remain firm when collecting outstanding balances or explaining billing issues
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent follow up skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• High School diploma or equivalent education
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.