Onsite Medical Billing Specialist – Patient Accounts

Abbott; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, R

MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and

Job summary

Abbott in Livermore, California is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a 6-month, 100% onsite role within our Revenue Cycle Management team. Responsibilities include handling inbound calls regarding billing statements, following up on patient balances, and interpreting EOBs. Strong knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and insurance is required.

Compliance with HIPAA is essential. Education requirements include a high school diploma, with preference for secondary education or medical

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of billing, insurance and interpreting EOBs is mandatory.
• Ability to reconcile patient accounts and explain statements.
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and commercial insurances preferred.
• Must follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients via phone and email regarding billing questions.
• Handle inquiries about patient statements, billing, and general questions.
• Reconcile patient accounts and interpret EOBs/RA.
• Explain billing statements and methodologies to patients.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity and process adjustments/refunds as needed.
• Assist in monthly closing with system data entry and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Billing inquiries

Verbal and written communication

Account reconciliation

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Secondary education or Medical Certification

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott in Livermore, California is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a 6-month, 100% onsite role within our Revenue Cycle Management team. Responsibilities include handling inbound calls regarding billing statements, following up on patient balances, and interpreting EOBs. Strong knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and insurance is required.

Compliance with HIPAA is essential. Education requirements include a high school diploma, with preference for secondary education or medical