Billing Specialist

AMERICAN MEDICAL & REHAB CO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical and Rehab is seeking a Billing Specialist to support office staff, monitor bills and claims, and help run the local business unit. You will participate in strategy discussions, manage policy implementation, and act as a thoughtful decision-maker to help profits grow.

The role requires bills tracking, insurance denials management, and coordination with staff. A background in DMEPOS billing is a plus and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Interpret policies and procedures in written and verbal responses.
• Experience with medical billing processes and KPI tracking; track aging and denials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in billing and track invoices daily.
• Coordinate with all office staff and assist with special projects.
• Manage insurance contracts including new and renewals; Medicare accreditation support.
• Maintain licenses and certifications for the business; confirm orders to bill.
• Track aging for Medicare/Medicaid/Private Insurance/TRICARE and monitor denials.
• Assist the office manager as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Medical billing knowledge

KPI tracking

Communication

Tools

Medical billing software

Billing software

Job description

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $18.00 based on experience

RELEVANT COMPANY DETAILS: American Medical and Rehab is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Prosthetics Orthotics and Support (POS) and Burn Support Specialist with over 20 years of supporting our community. Our Employees are like family and our customers are too. If you want a challenging position in a community service role, please inquire.

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Billing Specialist to assist office staff, assist in the tracking of bills and claims and operations of the local business unit. You will participate in the formulation of overall strategy, managing people and establishing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful and confident decision-maker, helping our office be productive, while ensuring our profits are on the rise. Ultimately, you’ll help our company grow and thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Participate in billing.
• Bilingual capacity is a plus.
• Coordinate with all office staff.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Assist with the Management of insurance contracts – new and renewals.
• Assist with Medicare accreditation process and requirements.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications for business.
• Confirm orders to bill.
• Manage and follow all denials for insurance.
• Intake orders
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables, and of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Skilled in problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution and team building.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures in written and verbal responses to requests for information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior DMEPOS experience a plus
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Experience with medical billing software plus KPI’s
• Track and maintain invoices on a daily basis.
• Track the aging for Medicare / Medicaid / Private Insurance / TRICARE.
• At least 30 minutes a day.
• Track the claims denial rate for all claims.
• Assist the office manager as needed.