What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at The CORE Institute?
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company is a vertically integrated musculoskeletal outcomes management company. HOPCo manages physician practices, hospital service lines, population health and value-based care programs, and musculoskeletal delivery networks.
As HOPCo continues to grow, we are looking for a Billing Assistant. Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Sorts and processes the mail while demonstrating attention to detail.
- Prepares the daily deposit.
- Handle and process correspondence pertaining to patient accounts including but not limited to sending patient itemized statements.
- General clerical duties including photocopying and scanning for the Central Business Office.
- Research patient demographics; accurately updating in the patient accounting system.
- Responsible for working daily, weekly and monthly reports to assist in collecting outstanding accounts receivables.
- Assists billing department with eligibility and verification of benefits.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff and other departments as required.
- Accepts and completes additional requests from the Business Office Manager.
- Adheres and understands the Business Office rules and regulations in regards to Medicare and HIPPA guidelines.
- Effectively forwards accounts requiring work up or resubmission to the business office staff.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one years of general clerical experience preferably in medical billing/collections.
- Completion of accredited billing or coding certificate program will be considered in lieu of experience.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.