Ophthalmologic Biller

New York and New Jersey Eye Institute is looking for a full-time Ophthalmologic Biller to work in our Orangeburg Office.

• Cool demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• We are looking for someone who is dependable.
• Having your own car is a must.

• $20 to $29 plus per hour (based on experience)
• Office hours are generally 9-5 or 10-6 M-F.

POSITION: Ophthalmologic Biller

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

REPORTS TO: Business Office Supervisor

Job Summary: This individual is responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of all insurance claims; maintaining correspondence with carriers, and documentation regarding same; working with supervisor of the accounts receivable department to review problem accounts and identify necessary action to be taken.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years minimum experience in medical office; billing and collections experience preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-up skills.
• Management of multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work as a team player.

• Is responsible for full collection procedures on all patients.
• Processes and mails bills on a weekly basis.
• Generates monthly A/R report for all accounts 60 days and over, for all pay classes.
• Calls those accounts which are 60 days past due.
• Establishes possible payment plans if appropriate and agreeable.
• Maintains daily log of patients from whom the practice is expecting payment; follows-up on non-payments.
• Works with supervisor to determine which accounts over 90 days need appropriate tracer letters.
• Pulls copies of insurance claim forms from the tickler file each morning; checks each claim through the system to determine whether or not the claim has been paid; sends appropriate tracer letter for claims not paid.
• Monitors the results of previous letters; sends stronger letters if no activity has resulted.
• Meets with the supervisor of the accounts receivable department weekly to discuss problem accounts and plans for upcoming week.
• Monitors daily appointment schedules to become aware of scheduled patients with open balances exceeding 90 days; calls patients prior to their arrival.
• Takes calls directed to the accounts receivable department from patients and/or insurance carriers. Discusses accounts with patients and provides whatever information is required by insurance companies in order to get claim paid.
• Reviews the accounts Aging Analysis Report monthly to determine the accounts requiring immediate attention (60 days and over $500 balance are priority). These accounts are to be entered onto worksheets and worked at once.

• Assists receptionist with overflow of incoming calls.
• Backs-up check out personnel, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as required.