Billing Specialist

Via Care Community Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Care Community Health Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Billing Specialist responsible for managing account payments, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies. The ideal candidate should have experience in medical billing, strong communication skills, and an attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting claims, resolving billing complaints, and evaluating patients' financial statuses. Join our dedicated team to provide excellent service while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical billing and coding is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to assist patients and insurance companies.
• Strong attention to detail for processing claims and payments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clean claims to insurance companies.
• Answer questions from patients and resolve billing complaints.
• Manage patient statements and budget payment plans.

Job description

The Billing Specialist is responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments. Additionally, they are responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies’ either electronically or by paper.
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Prepares, reviews, and sends patient statements.
• Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepares information for the collection agency.
• Performs daily backups on office computer system.
• Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
• Processes payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.
• Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
• Conducts self in accordance with HPA’s employee manual.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.