Biller

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles is seeking a Billing Specialist to ensure timely, accurate billing and reimbursement.

You will review charges, post payments, manage denials, and track statements while maintaining HIPAA compliance and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and strong math aptitude are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with healthcare billing and HIPAA compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and transmit billing statements weekly with accuracy.
• Follow up on denials and ensure correct charges and dates.
• Coordinate patient eligibility with third-party sources and insurers.
• Train staff on billing procedures and maintain PMS usage.

Skills

Budgeting

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Technical

Communication

Customer Relations

Customer Service

Diplomacy

Filing

Math Aptitude

Negotiations

Organization

Planning

Professionalism

Project Management

Presentation

Reading

Time Management

Typing >35 wpm

Computer Literacy

Lifting up to 15 lbs.

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Tools

NextGen (EHR/PMS)

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• 2 weeks’ Vacation

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!

“To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.”

We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment!

We offer

• Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
• 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
• Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
• 11 Holidays Observed.
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
• 1 Birthday Holiday
• Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
• 7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
• Paid Sick Leave - 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 weeks’ Vacation
• AFLAC Benefits

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!

POSITION TITLE

Billing Specialist

DEPARTMENT

Billing

REPORTS TO

Director of Billing

POSITION OVERVIEW

The billing clerk is responsible to ensure that billing is generated in a timely manner to comply with payer program requirements and to produce reimbursement in a timely manner.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the productivity which is generated on a weekly basis based on reimbursement rates, visits and revenue sources from all FHCCGLA sites.
• Reviews and updates as required on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy in order to maximize reimbursement.
• Apply knowledge of practice procedures to respond to incoming correspondence and documents.
• Posting of charges
• Posting of Payments
• Follow-up denials
• Claims Tracking
• Distribution of claims to appropriate payer
• Printing of paper claims
• Electronic transmission
• Tracking of statement/payments
• Superbill tracking
• Generate weekly billing statements on computer and submit to insurance companies.
• Print and review daily billing statements to ensure correct charges, dates and appropriate notations, and prepare statements for mailing.
• Correct billing statement discrepancies on computer, and reprint as needed.
• Photocopy and file all related billing statements and documentation as assigned.
• Train billers and reception staff as necessary.
• Coordinate the process of patient eligibility through various third-party sources such as Medicare.
• Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
• Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
• Identifies, initiates and implements measures to ethically maximize billing.
• Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries related to billing, codes, charges, etc.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Resolves patient issues in accordance with company policies & procedures and healthcare regulations.
• Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA’s Policy & Procedure.
• Assists in developing, updates & reviews of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).
• Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
• Attends the following meetings/trainings
  • Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.)- subject to change.
  • Meetings with FHCCGLA’s Executive Leadership, as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible).
• Other pertinent meetings, trainings and/or conferences- As scheduled
• Remains informed of
  • Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice (FHCCGLA’s services).
  • Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.
  • All applicable Policies & Procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Budgeting
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Technical
• Communication
• Customer Relations
• Customer Service
• Diplomacy
• Filing
• Math Aptitude
• Negotiations
• Organization
• Planning
• Professionalism
• Project Management
• Presentation
• Reading
• Time Management
Typing >35 wpm
• Computer Literacy
• Lifting, up to 15 lbs.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Prior accounting and collection experience required.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Transportation is required with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance (in the event that transportation to and from other sites is required).
• Work schedule may include evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
• Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the following (but not limited to), preferred

PPO’s HMO’s Family PACT CPSP Medicare Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service CHDP Managed Care Plans Every Woman Counts Etc.

22.91

25.60