Medical Billing & AR Specialist

EyeSouth Partners; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Résumé du poste

EyeSouth Partners, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an AR Specialist to manage third-party medical claims processing and assist patients and staff with billing questions. You will prepare, submit, and follow up on claims for MCO, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and workers' compensation.

This role requires at least two years of medical billing experience, familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, and knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years Medical Insurance/Healthcare Billing and Collections experience in a medical practice or health system
• CPC, CPOC, COC certifications a plus
• Six months of previous customer service experience preferred
• Prior experience with an electronic medical record system required (EHR/EMR)
• Working knowledge of medical billing, collections and payment posting, revenue cycle, third party payers, Medicare; and strong knowledge of Federal payer regulations
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPAA, billing and insurance regulations, medical terminology, insurance benefits and appeal processes
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Maintains knowledge of coordination of benefits requirements and processes
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment focused on meeting organization goals and objectives is necessary
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Ability to review documents for accuracy and reasonability
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and follow through without direct supervision
• Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, insurers, colleagues, and staff
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to accurately answer questions from internal and external customers
• Detail oriented and tolerant of frequent interruptions and distractions from patients and staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level
• Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams

Responsabilités

• Files and processes primary and secondary third-party medical
• Verifies all the information for claims processing is complete and
• Contacts the appropriate person to obtain missing or unclear billing
• Follows-up by website and/or telephone on all unpaid and denied claims to determine next course of action, which may require rebilling missing claims, denied claims or sending additional information on pending claims
• Sends appeal letters to insurance
• Obtains authorizations when needed.
• Identifies and corrects charge entry/ billing
• Provides proper documentation to insurance companies.
• Handles insurance company questions, complaints, and/or responds to and interacts with patients concerning all aspects of billing through phone, e-mail, or regular mail in a prompt and courteous
• Documents all actions and maintains permanent records of patient
• Assists with answering phones, screening calls and following-up on
• Works with management on patient billing and insurance
• Processes refunds to patients and insurance
• Works with outside programs (i.e., co-pay assistance) to ensure proper
• Communicates with front office staff to attempt to collect any outstanding patient
• Contributes to the team effort by completing other tasks and projects as needed

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong communication

Customer service

Formation

CPC/CPOC/COC certifications (plus)

Outils

EHR/EMR

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Description du poste

EyeSouth Partners, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an AR Specialist to manage third-party medical claims processing and assist patients and staff with billing questions. You will prepare, submit, and follow up on claims for MCO, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and workers' compensation.

This role requires at least two years of medical billing experience, familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, and knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 codes.