What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Sai Inpatient Resources LLC?
Job Profile:
A private hospitalist group is seeking an experienced medical Billing Specialist to be part of their growing and dynamic team. You will be responsible for handling patient payment postings, A/R and insurance follow up. You will be working in a hybrid environment, and in a part time capacity (10 to 20 hrs / week). Candidate MUST be able to work per diem hours, flexible between 8am and 4pm, Mon to Fri. Candidate must be able to hit the ground running and contribute to a small, yet mighty billing team.
Responsibilities may include:
- Prepare and submit billing charges and medical claims to insurance companies independently
- Must be able to commute to, and train and / or work at Princeton office as required
- Ensure the patient’s demographics and insurance information is accurate and up to date using various hospital portals
- Collect daily mail, sort and prepare checks from patients and insurance companies for deposit to the bank
- Post payments to patient accounts from insurance companies and patients
- Run daily batch reports to ensure appropriate and accurate payments applied in billing system
- Follow-up on missed payments from insurance companies and patient accounts.
- Send medical records from various hospital's when requested from insurance companies/providers
- Investigate and appeal denied claims
- Answer patient calls, assist with questions, and take payment via credit card portal
- Send email, fax updates to insurance, hospitals and physicians, as required
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Medical Biller or similar role, handling Medicare and other major insurance companies.
- Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
- Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD’10 codes.
- Understanding of / trained in HIPAA compliance, and able to handle PII and PCI data.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of timely and effective collection on A/Rs. They should work well in a small team environment, with minimal supervision and training.
Salary is hourly, and commensurate with experience. No benefits for part – time role.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Medical Billing or Payment Posting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08540
Salary : $18 - $23