Medical Billing-Outpatient

Overview
The Medical Biller plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by managing the financial processes associated with patient care and the staff to work as a team. This position involves overseeing the entire revenue cycle, from patient registration to billing and collections. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical billing processes and healthcare operations, ensuring that all financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.

The right candidate will have demonstrated skills and be organized and detailed in the development of reports to illustrate that performance. In addition, the job is varied and interesting with many facets that includes insurance verification and client customer service. As you progress you have options to move up into leadership and management positions as well. The practice employs full time salaried therapists and other specialists at the range of about 40-50 personnel. The practice is growing rapidly and we are busy and seeking motivated and ambitious persons to grow with the company.

You must have ability to work well in a team environment and be able to complete tasks that are not necessarily part of your routine. You must have excellent knowledge of insurance claims submission and billing and be very comfortable collecting past due balances from patients.

You must have excellent computer and software skills and be able to use the help menu when not sure of generating reports thereby demonstrating ability to be analytical and a good problem solver. Training and support are provided but by demonstrating independent thinking and problem solving and collecting unpaid accounts sets you up for moving up into management.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient accounts from registration through billing and collections, ensuring timely and accurate processing of claims.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure proper documentation for billing purposes, adhering to JCAHO standards.
• Use Medisoft and Claim MD for billing.
• Good follow up on unpaid claims.
• Provide administrative support within the medical office, assisting with human resources and fiscal management tasks as needed.
• Analyze revenue cycle performance metrics and identify areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency and make suggestions to management.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their accounts, resolving any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical billing and follow up.
• Know how to clean claims.
• Submit clean claims to the clearinghouse.
• Work with clients to obtain updated insurance information.
• Familiarity with revenue cycle processes, including billing, coding, and collections.
• Knowledge of JCAHO standards and regulations related to healthcare operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients and staff professionally.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Evaluate and coordinate with outside vendors.

The practice is in fast paced growth mode. The practice is busy and looking to develop key personnel in management positions. Grow with the company and know what its like to see the revenue and yourself grow with it over time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you trained medical billers and if yes for how many years? Are you technology savvy and can learn new software easily? What billing programs have you used in the past?
• How skilled are you at learning and adapting to new software? Can you problem solve technical issues and if so give an example? Are you a self motivated driven worker who goes beyond the the minimum? Does your lifestyle allow you to work late or on Saturdays?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• medical billing: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certification for coding (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24