Billing Representative Full Time Temporary

PULMONARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) in the Sacramento area is seeking a full-time Temporary Billing Representative for a six-month assignment. The position supports claims research, appeals, posting payments, insurance verification, and patient communications in a busy 80-provider practice across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPC certification preferred, 3+ years in medical billing, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Requires basic understanding of medical billing terminology and CPT/ICD-10.
• Experience in a medical billing environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced medical office.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs claims research, appeals and follow-up using the Epic EMR.
• Post payments and verify insurances.
• Follow up on accounts until balances are resolved.
• Answer phones and provide information as requested.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent phone etiquette

Strong customer service

Typing 45 WPM

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPC certification (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento for over 50 years and is a unique and exciting place to work. With specialties that include critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, and sleep medicine. We are a busy practice with over 80 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations.

PMA currently has a position available for a full-time Temporary Billing Representative. This temporary position is Monday through Friday for 6 months from the start date. PMA is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties Include:

• Performs claims research, appeals and related follow up using the Epic EMR.


• Post Payments


• Register and Verify Insurances


• Follows up on accounts until no balance or turned over for collection.


• Assists with answering the telephone and provides information as requested.


• Performs other work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED.


• CPC or equivalent certification preferred.


• Three plus years related work experience in a medical billing environment preferred.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, including CPT and ICD-10.


• Knowledge of medical billing procedures, coding, Medi-Cal, Medicare, worker’s compensation and HMO/PPO insurance programs.


• Knowledge of self pay and collection procedures.


• Knowledge of in-patient and out-patient professional billing.


• Excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills.


• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word proficiency, and strong math skills.


• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.


• Strong detail orientation, ability to perform research and ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities.


• Must be able to accurately type 45 WPM.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Must be able to work in a climate controlled, office environment. Sit for extended periods of time. Ability to read and write in order to process paperwork. Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive office tasks. Vision must be good or corrected to normal to perform normal job duties. Hearing must be good to have the ability to understand information to perform job duties.