What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at The Panther Group Inc?
MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST
The Panther Group is hiring for a Medical Billing Specialist, or Insurance Recovery Analysts (IRA), with experience in General Liability Claims, Workman's Compensation & Motor Vehicle.
The IRAs are responsible for processing commercial, governmental and/or third-party liability (workman’s compensation, general liability, and motor vehicle liability) medical claims. This position ensures that ClaimAssist’s clients (hospitals) recover the maximum allowable medical fees in the most timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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The Panther Group is hiring for a Medical Billing Specialist, or Insurance Recovery Analysts (IRA), with experience in General Liability Claims, Workman's Compensation & Motor Vehicle.
The IRAs are responsible for processing commercial, governmental and/or third-party liability (workman’s compensation, general liability, and motor vehicle liability) medical claims. This position ensures that ClaimAssist’s clients (hospitals) recover the maximum allowable medical fees in the most timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Investigates, negotiates, bills and follows-up for payment regarding first and third-party claims involving any and all coverages, liability, and legal issues.
- Identifies viable payers, obtains IBs, UBs, HCFAs, correspondence, and medical records when necessary.
- Maintains the highest level of privacy in accordance with HIPAA requirements and laws.
- Works their inventory by route while maintaining an acceptable level of aged accounts receivable.
- Contacts patients, payers, hospitals, attorneys, employers, and any other parties involved to collect the necessary information and ensure reimbursement for our client.
- Recovers maximum dollars for the hospital through coordination of benefits in a timely manner.
- Appeals claims when applicable.
- Meets monthly company, team, and individual goals, and all deadlines set by the Team Lead and Manager, Operations.
- Completes special projects, as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of four (4) years of directly related industry experience.
- Emdeon/ChangeHealthcare billing experience is a plus.
- EPIC, CERNER and/or MEDITECH experience is a plus.
- Experience working claims in multiple states is a plus.
- Strong technical knowledge in one or more areas of commercial insurance, government insurance, workman’s compensation, motor vehicle liability, general liability and claims processing systems.
- Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.
- Knowledge of coordination of benefits.
- Working knowledge of FACS (ClaimAssist’s host system) or comparable management software system.
- Ability to speak confidently over the phone
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to provide quality customer service to all parties.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of state laws and insurance statutes.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills.
- Highly motivated, self-starter, organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work well individually, as well as part of a team.
- Coachable: receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embraces continuous improvement, and responsive to change.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
- High school or equivalent is required
- Insurance Institute Certificate(s) highly desirable.
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Salary : $22 - $24