Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist

Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center is a premier provider of advanced laser vision correction, such as LASIK, cataract correction, and advanced technology replacement lenses in Springfield, Missouri. We have the experienced doctors you can trust, the specialized vision services you need, and the advanced technology proven to provide each patient's best possible results.

Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. This individual must have the ability to multi-task, extremely accurate with strong organizational skills. They should also be able to work well with a team or independently. Customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Revenue Cycle Manager, co-workers, providers, and patients will be required to perform the job successfully. Previous experience in the medical field with billing experience required. Knowledge of Medicare criteria and medical coding is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

Charge Poster

• Post clinic charges for all locations.
• Post hospital charges – ER, Inpatient and Outpatient.
• Post optical charges.
• Organize and bill electronic Medicare and EDI claims.
• Analyze Medicare and EDI reports the next day for claims correction.
• Re-bill rejected insurance claims.
• Generate monthly AR report for all accounts 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Audit patient statements.
• Work delinquent accounts for self-pay.
• Work denials for commercial and agency payors.
• Work patient and insurance overpayments-refunds.
• Check eligibility, benefits, deductible, co-insurance, etc.
• Run Daily close.
• Take patient phone calls.
• Attend educational meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

AR Specialist

• Work denied claims through Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.
• Identify denial trends and communicate with supervisor.
• Manage delinquent accounts.
• Audit patient statements.
• Work delinquent accounts for self-pay.
• Work patient and insurance overpayments-refunds.
• Check eligibility, benefits, deductible, co-insurance, etc.
• Run Daily close.
• Take patient phone calls.
• Attend educational meetings.
• Other projects as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-up skills.
• Management of multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work as a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s minimum experience in medical office; billing and collections experience required.

We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, 401(k) match, FSA, holiday pay, vacation, and sick/personal time off.

If you are interested in joining our Billing team, please submit your resume to www.mattaxneuprater.com/contact/careers or through Indeed.com.

EOE

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Required)
• Medical billing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person