What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist - Medical Clinic position at NAU Urology Specialists?
NAU Urology Specialists is growing and we're looking for a motivated, confident, engaging and experienced A/R Specialist to join our team! We have four locations in the Austin area. This A/R Specialist position is full time and located at our "Lakeline" location (just south of Lakeline Mall in North Austin). NAU Urology Specialists has been in the Austin area of 18 years and currently adding on more staff and Providers. Are you looking for a fun challenge and a career change? Then we're looking for YOU!
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Check eligibility and benefit verification
• Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
• Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing
• Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid
• Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle time frame
• Check each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount
• Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments, if necessary, Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
• All accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-up
• Research and appeal denied claims
• Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts
• Set up patient payment plans and work collection accounts
• Update billing software with rate changes and update cash spreadsheet and run collection reports
Urology experience and Athena EMR experience strongly preferred. Our new A/R Specialist may also be required to train all new admin staff and re-train existing staff when necessary. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- PTO & Sick Time
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Fun Work Environment