University Surgical Vascular Hiring for Medical Billing Specialist Job at Watkinsville, GA Full Time

Busy Medical office is seeking a Billing Representative to work in our Watkinsville Office. We are looking for a reliable person with a general understanding of billing.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a friendly and outgoing personality, a desire to work at part of a team, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Experience with Epic a plus.

Job Duties Include but not limited to:

• Obtaining benefit information by phone or website to verify patient coverage and benefits for those patients with upcoming procedures scheduled in our office. – Entering this information in our EMR system – Calling the patient and informing them of this information and if any money due at the time of service – Communicating with team members on what to collect or if any other information is needed
• Communicating with Self Pay patients their responsibilities prior to their appointments.
• Contacting patients about balances owed (via patient statements or phone calls)
• Answering patient phone calls and assisting patients with any billing questions
• Assisting patients in establishing payment plans for past due balance
• Following up with insurance companies on any unpaid or rejected claims.
• Researching, resolving and resubmitting denials
• Making sure secondary claims are sent out upon receiving primary payment
• Providing necessary information to collection agency for delinquent accounts
• Working with Billing Management to identify and resolve issues related to billing, coding and the billing system and work flow.
• Adhering to all HIPPA Guidelines/regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location