Billing Specialist

• Base Pay $20.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

To provide first-class musculoskeletal services to the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

To be the premier provider and employer in the delivery of quality musculoskeletal care in Southeast Washington and the surrounding region.

• Professional
• Hard Working
• Available
• Cutting Edge
• Kind

Full Time

Our busy orthopaedic clinic is looking for an billing specialist. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment under pressure. The clinic billing specialist is a non-exempt, full-time position responsible for processing, verifying, and managing all billable services and processes.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Orthopaedic Clinic
• Review patient benefits and process quotes for patient co-pays
• Review patient charges and submit to appropriate payor for billing
• Manage aged receivables (A/R) and refunds (credit)
• Manage and maintain reports required for position (ie. A/R, refunds, missing visits, etc.)
• Answer billing department phone calls timely and in a professional manner
• Take patient payments over the phone and process them appropriately
• Follow through to completion on all patient and insurance questions and problems
• Report any insurance changes and requirements to manager
• Help to ensure that up to date carrier information is maintained in various systems
• Attend billing department and staff meetings as assigned
• Communicate needs and updates to office staff to ensure appropriate reimbursement
• Maintain confidentiality standards for both medical and financial information
• Other duties as assigned
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm

• High school diploma or equiv alent
• One (1) year medical billing experience or equivalent education that would provide the candidate with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Knowledge of correct collection practices
• Knowledge of Medicare / Medicaid and managed care contracts
• Skilled in organization and accuracy
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Ability to articulate answers to patient questions clearly