What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist 2 - Town & Country - Hybrid for a Local Candidate position at Esse Health?
Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100 physicians, in 35 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.
Join Our Team:
We are currently seeking a full-time Billing Specialist 2 to be based out of our Central Business Office/HUB located in Town & Country.
Opportunity:
- Full-time opening
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Initial training period will be fully in-person working at our central office/HUB located on Maryville University Drive in Town & Country.
- After training is complete - transition to working 4 days from home and 1 day in the office.
- Local candidates only
- No nights, weekends or holidays
Day-to-Day:
- Handles all billing related issues for assigned carrier(s).
- Works Medicare/Medicaid denials, corrected claims, and manually filed Medicaid secondary claims.
- Researches and works various assigned tasks types for specific insurance plans within expected timeframe. This includes charge corrections, research on received denials, and follow-up on correspondence received.
- Corrects claim errors found on the clearing house website.
- Makes necessary adjustments through the posting process as identified.
- Identifies and properly handles any refunds in practice management system.
- Assists with clinical office and patient calls when necessary.
- Participates in insurance provider representative meetings if appropriate.
Who we are seeking (preferred):
- Possesses a Billing and Collections certificate
- 3 plus years experience in the healthcare field
- Experienced in resolving billing issues with multiple health insurance carriers
- Experienced in Electronic Practice Management Systems – NextGen experience a plus
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
- Ability to function in team environment
What We Offer:
- Benefits the first of the month following your hire date
- Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
- Generous PTO policy 9 paid holidays
- 401k match profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Emphasis on work-life balance
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