What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at East Hill Medical Center?
East Hill Medical Center is seeking a full-time billing specialist for our growing organization. This is a great opportunity for an experienced billing professional who enjoys working in a supportive environment and making a positive impact on patients and the organization.
Full-time preferred; part-time candidates will also be considered.
Position Highlights
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- No weekends
- No mandated overtime hours
- Supportive and professional work environment
- 9 paid holidays 2 floating holidays
- Opportunities to work with a collaborative team
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Billing
- Entry and review of daily charges, modifiers and services.
- Research, review and communicate with insurance carriers regarding open accounts receivables and denials.
- Review HCFAs, C4s electronic edits for submission to insurance companies.
- Review patient insurance eligibility.
- Maintain and balance invoices to supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely billing processes on a monthly basis.
- Answer billing and coding questions from program directors, and third party payers as required.
- Prepares coding and billing reports to provide regular updates on billing issues and the financial information needed to support management’s organizational decision making.
Customer Service/Collections
- Receive and initiate patient calls to resolve billing or payment concerns.
- Review, research and initiate collection procedures.
- Provide courteous, professional assistance to patients regarding billing, insurance, account balances, and payment questions.
- Follow established procedures for collecting outstanding patient balances.
- Treats all patients, peers, providers and staff in a positive, professional manner.
Pay: $19.50 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- MEDENT: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Auburn, NY 13021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25