Billing Coordinator - Peds Cardiology (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaushealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Miami, FL is seeking a Billing/Collections professional to manage the physicians’ billing process on a daily basis.

The role requires previous medical billing experience and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff. Proficiency with billing software and a commitment to accurate charge posting is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous medical billing experience required.
• Ability to relate with patients and families effectively.
• Able to learn billing software and basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison on billing matters; screens calls and correspondence.
• Provides solutions to patients and families; assists billing for correct posting and follow-up.
• Obtains payer authorization for procedures as needed (MRI, ICD monitoring).
• Manages physicians’ daily billing to ensure timely, accurate processes.
• Gathers billing documents; follows up when charges are missing; reviews CPT/ICD codes.
• Matches billing with patient demographics; prints, totals, and forwards batches.

Skills

Communication

English writing

Billing knowledge

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the physicians billing process on a daily basis.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Previous medical billing experience required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison on matters related to billing. Screens correspondence and calls for billing questions.
• Provides solutions to patients/patient families and frequently assists the billing company to ensure correct charge posting and correct collection follow-up.
• Obtains payer authorization to undertake interventional procedures, MRI, and ICD monitoring as needed.
• Responsible forthe physicians’ billing process on a daily basis to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Gathers billing document, follows up withLeader when no charges are received, and reviews billing document for CPT and ICD-9 codes.
• Matches billing with patient demographics, prints batches, totals each batch, makes copies, and sends to billing entity.
• Prepares quotes for the international department, which handles patients coming from abroad.
• Provides core administrative support such as faxing, filing, copying and performing ad hoc projects as needed. Continually offers assistance and keeps physicians informed.
• Remains current with changes to patient’s insurance cards, plans, and payer’s requirements to maximize/expedite reimbursement process.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn software application(s).
• Knowledge of Spanish helpful.
• Able to explain the complexities of billing of various insurance plans to patients and physicians.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to set a professional tone in the office through a high standard of efficiency and customer focus.
• Able to set priorities and make adjustments when faced with unforeseen issues or crisis situations.

(EOE DFW)

6/9/16

Job: Billing/Collections

Department: NCPS-PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY-3100-467711

Job Status: Professional