Medical Billing Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement program

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Center seeks a full-time Medical Billing Specialist to perform manual and electronic billing to all insurances and patient statements using computerized billing software.

This position posts payments and EOB denials, and communicates with insurers to assure timely reimbursement. The role includes following up on unpaid claims, researching past due accounts, and assisting with patient communications and other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma; AA preferred; prior medical billing office experience required.
• ICD-9/10 experience; CPC certification.
• Experience with Behavioral Health billing/coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve denials with colleagues (providers, front desk).
• Understand and use computerized billing software.
• Process EOB payments, denials and appeals.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and patient accounts; research as needed.
• Understand accounts receivable details (Medicare, private insurance, self-pay).
• Respond to inquiries regarding statements and billing questions.
• Maintain filing system for billing documents; ensure efficient retrieval.
• Advise on Center procedures manual; assist in other duties as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff; participate in training sessions.

Skills

ICD-9/10 experience

Billing software experience

Languages: English

Languages: Spanish

Languages: Portuguese

Education

AA preferred

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required

Tools

Computerized billing software

Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Center seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Medical Billing Specialist

High volume, community health center Billing Department position will perform manual and electronic billing to all insurances and patient statements, using computerized patient management billing software. This position is responsible for acquiring information for claims processing and posting payments and EOB denials. To assure timely reimbursement to the Center and manage the accounts receivable, the Specialist will review and research past due accounts, follow-up on unpaid claims and re-bill if necessary, and make calls to insurers on unpaid accounts. Communication with patients and assisting with other Center administrative duties may be required occasionally.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with colleagues (ie: providers, front desk) to resolve all denials.
• Responsible for understanding computerized billing software.
• Process EOB payments, denials and appeals.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and patient accounts and perform necessary research and functions toward collection.
• Understand the details of all accounts receivable (Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, etc.).
• Receipt of insurance company and patient inquiries regarding statement and billing questions.
• Maintain a filing system for all billing related documents to ensure efficient retrieval.
• Advise regarding Center procedures manual.
• Assist in other administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationship with all staff in all units.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate as appropriate in staff and training sessions.

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma, AA preferred, previous medical billing office experience required, ICD 9/10 experience, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required, experience in Behavioral Health billing/coding preferred. Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred.

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. CIFC is a recognized National Health Corps Site and qualifies for PSLF.

Compensation details:

18-23 Hourly Wage