Billing & Prior Authorization Specialist (Hybrid)

Portland Gastro; Portland (ME); Ibrido; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid schedule

Health, dental, life, and disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Portland Gastroenterology Associates (PGA) in Maine is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Billing and Prior Authorization. In this hybrid role, you will contact patients, send cost estimates, post payments, generate statements, and manage collection letters, reporting to the Billing Manager.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree (or equivalent) with healthcare experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, EMR familiarity, and excellent customer service.

Competenze

• Associate degree (or equivalent) minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Healthcare or surgery center setting experience strongly preferred
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Six months of experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Able to prioritize, multitask, and plan work in a regulated setting
• Excellent customer service and professional communication

Mansioni

• Contact patients for insurance information and collection calls
• Prepare and mail procedure cost estimates, and follow up for scheduling
• Print claims or medical records for secondary payors and appeals
• Run weekly and monthly tracking reports
• Generate weekly patient statements and assist with collection letters
• Scan checks for deposit and take cash to the bank
• Mail appeals, scan documents, and file

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Prioritization & multitasking

Professional communication

Formazione

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Strumenti

EMR system

Descrizione del lavoro

Portland Gastroenterology Associates (PGA) in Maine is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Billing and Prior Authorization. In this hybrid role, you will contact patients, send cost estimates, post payments, generate statements, and manage collection letters, reporting to the Billing Manager.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree (or equivalent) with healthcare experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, EMR familiarity, and excellent customer service.