Nephrology Associates of Tidewater, a well-established practice specializing in the treatment of kidney disease, has an opportunity open for a full-time Medical Biller at our home office in Norfolk, near Sentara Leigh Hospital. Ideal candidate works independently, has strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be able to work well in a team environment.

Our practice offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Hospital charge entry and insurance billing and follow up

· Chart audits, resolve routine and complex account issues

· Accounts receivables, monitor delinquent accounts, patient collections

· Contact 3rd party payors to resolve payer issues

· Review and appeal unpaid claims

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of two years experience in hospital medical billing and collections required. Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 coding practices.

Position has shared duties to include taking patient calls, clerical, filing, posting charges, and submitting claims to payers. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and customer service skills with the ability to quickly resolve patient claim issues. Ability to work claims and claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement. Knowledge of commercial, VA, Medicare, and Medicaid insurances and an understanding of coordination of benefits. Incumbent will have accounts receivables experience, reviewing and resolving problematic accounts.

Position requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, staff, and physicians. Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment. Experience with Outlook and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) is required. Proficiency with electronic health records (EMR). Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Hours: Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday's - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Location: Norfolk, Near Sentara Leigh Hospital

Work Conditions: Work performed in a clinical environment. Requires extended periods of sitting. Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs, and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.

Equal opportunity employer: Candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background screening in accordance to local, State, and Federal guidelines?

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Preferred)
• CPT Coding: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical Billing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person