Ophthalmology Billing & Patient Benefits Specialist

mercy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Specialty Account Coordinator to manage patient accounts, verify insurance and benefits, and oversee denials and collections. The role includes guiding patients to enrollment in assistance programs and ensuring proper billing for applicable funds, with a strong focus on ophthalmology coding and billing.

The position requires accuracy, teamwork with physicians and staff, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

• Some college hours in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits and coordination including denials management and collections.
• Coordinate enrollment in patient assistance programs and billing for funds.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and insurers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Some college hours in Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Specialty Account Coordinator to manage patient accounts, verify insurance and benefits, and oversee denials and collections. The role includes guiding patients to enrollment in assistance programs and ensuring proper billing for applicable funds, with a strong focus on ophthalmology coding and billing.

The position requires accuracy, teamwork with physicians and staff, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards.