What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Medical Biller / Accounts Receivable Specialist position at South Bay Speech Therapy Clinic?
Job Summary
We are a busy outpatient speech therapy practice seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Medical Biller / Accounts Receivable Specialist to assist with billing follow-up and patient balances.
This is a small, focused in-person position for approximately 2 hours per day, 5 days per week. We are looking for someone who can independently review accounts, identify outstanding balances, and consistently follow through until issues are resolved.
Responsibilities
- Review billing and accounts receivable for outstanding or unpaid claims
- Review patient accounts for outstanding copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and other patient responsibility
- Charge authorized cards on file for copays/patient responsibility according to office procedures
- Contact patients professionally regarding outstanding balances and collect payments
- Document payment and collection activity accurately
- Identify billing discrepancies and communicate issues requiring attention
- Maintain an organized list of outstanding claims and patient balances and provide regular updates to the practice owner
- Coordinate with the office team regarding insurance, authorization, and billing issues as needed
Qualifications
- Proven experience in medical billing, accounts receivable management, or related healthcare finance roles.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT coding, DRG classifications, and medical terminology.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, billing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, insurance representatives, and healthcare providers.
- Understanding of health insurance processes, claims management, and medical collections procedures.
- Ability to interpret complex medical records and ensure accurate coding for billing purposes.
- Prior experience in a medical office environment is preferred; certification in medical coding or billing is a plus.
Join our team as a Part-Time Medical Biller / Accounts Receivable Specialist and play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services while maintaining financial integrity!
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22