Medical Billing Representative

Position Objective: First State Orthopaedics is looking for a Medical Billing Representative for our Newark locations who is responsible for reconciling discrepancies and collecting on delinquent accounts. Presents a positive image to supporting staff members and patients at all times.

Position Requirements: High School Diploma or Associates Degree in related field, previous experience in healthcare collection/billing, excellent communication and computer skills, good working knowledge of medical terminology CPT and ICD-10 coding. Ability to maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, patients and general public. Knowledge of state laws and statutes. Understanding of legal process involving medical claims. Understanding and react to developing trends in healthcare reimbursements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review patient’s past due statements, research and reconcile outstanding items.
• Maintain account receivable reports.
• Ability to communicate with employers, insurance companies, attorney offices and patients regarding delinquent accounts..
• Review EOB’s.
• Submit appeals to insurance carriers.
• Verify insurance.
• Independently compose correspondence.
• Computer documentation on status of claim.
• Provides financial counseling to patients and their families regarding charges for health care services.
• Ability to interface with support departments and articulate issues and concerns.
• Interact with a variety of personalities and situations that require tact, judgment, poise and professionalism.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.

Position Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
• NextGen: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, DE 19702 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23