Ophthalmology Billing Specialist — Detail‑Driven & Growth‑Oriented

Atlantic Eye; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings plan

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid holidays and vacation days

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Atlantic Eye in Eatontown is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to manage billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions of claims and resolving billing issues. You will prepare and submit insurance claims, post payments, and analyze aging reports while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, proficiency with billing software, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(K) with employer match, and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Certification in medical billing and coding (CPC, CCS-P) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical billing experience, preferably in ophthalmology.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit insurance claims for services rendered.
• Post payments from insurance companies and patients.
• Reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze aging report to identify accounts with overdue balances.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and investigate reasons for denials.
• Generate and send out patient statements.
• Handle patient billing inquiries and resolve any issues.
• Set up and manage payment plans for patients.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and secure handling of records.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Billing software

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

Atlantic Eye in Eatontown is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to manage billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions of claims and resolving billing issues. You will prepare and submit insurance claims, post payments, and analyze aging reports while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, proficiency with billing software, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(K) with employer match, and comprehensive insurance plans.