Billing Assistant

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking an experienced full-time Billing Assistant in our Finance department. This is a hybrid remote position where time can be spent both in the Buffalo office and at home working 8am - 4pm once training has been completed. Applicants must reside in Western New York in order to come into the office as needed.

• Reviews superbills for accuracy of current procedural terminology (CPT), diagnosis, charge amounts, etc to assure accuracy before sending to insurance payer.
• Sends reviewed superbills via electronic or paper within the current month to assure timeliness and consistent revenue flow for organization.
• Checks clearinghouse, Availity, for any claims in error edits, corrects, and submits to payer timely.
• Follow up is to be done bi-monthly on assigned controls to include corrected claims, appeals, phone calls, or provider rep assistance to assure any missing or incorrect information gets resolved timely.
• Keeps abreast of any updates from payers and shared within the Billing Department, Front Support Staff, Clinical Director, Audiology Supervisor, Speech Therapy Supervisor as appropriate.
• Posting and reconciliation of daily cash receipts for all locations.
• Answer daily incoming calls and resolve them immediately or within 48 hours (about 2 days).
• Work projects as assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Participates in any audits as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.

• Prior Medical Billing with electronic and paper claim filing experience including maintenance of data tables.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing guidelines
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Excel, and Word.

• High school diploma/ GED, Medical Billing or Coding classes preferred

• Minimum of three years’ experience in medical billing required. Two years of experience acceptable with a completed two-year degree in finance, billing, or relevant field

• Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.