What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at Raleigh Neurology Associates?
Over the past three decades, Raleigh Neurology Associates, PA, has grown to be one of the largest and most respected neurology practices in the nation. We’re proud to provide comprehensive neurological treatment and care for over 250,000 people in the Triangle area.
Backed by expertise and supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our dedicated providers are highly qualified and specially trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders.
While our large size gives us the opportunity to offer highly skilled specialists in many different neurological areas, we have never wavered from our mission: Patient-focused, quality-driven care. We maintain the same personal patient/physician relationships upon which our practice was founded.
The Position
The medical billing specialist is responsible for working on denied claims in a timely and accurate manner. The employee must have knowledge of insurance guidelines. The employee must have an eye for detail and an ability to apply critical thinking to resolve claim issues in a timely manner.
Essential Job Duties
- Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe
- Working denied insurance claims for NC Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care Plans & BCBS
- Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments & denials
- Resolve insurance documentation request in a timely manner
- Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
- All accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-up
- Resolve insurance overpayments in a timely manner
- Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts
- Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
- Resolve billing problems by identifying the problem, explaining procedures, forwarding requests for processing to appropriate co-worker
- All assigned tasks by RNA supervisor’s or managers
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Enhance billing department by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Conducts self in accordance with RNA’s employee manual
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Requirements
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines especially Medicare, NC Medicaid and other insurance carriers
- Ability to read and understand an EOB
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- 1 year medical billing experience
- High School diploma or GED required
Other Skills/Abilities
Quality Focus, Productivity, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Resolving Conflict, Multi-tasking
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)
- denied claims: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27607
Salary : $40,702 - $51,530