Enrollment & Billing Manager jobs in Greenville, SC

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We are looking for a Medical Billing and Credentialing Specialist for a small practice in Easley, SC. The individual in this role will need to have a strong knowledge of medical benefits and their plans, excellent attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. This position is full-time and in-office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Billing:

• Reviews, researches and resolves insurance claims, unprocessed third-party claims, denials, underpayments and overpayments.
• Verifies accuracy of billing data and corrects errors; resubmits clean claims to payers electronically or via paper claim.
• Works, monitors, and manages his/her respective workbaskets including, but not limited to, denials, 60 day, 90 day, 120 day aging on assigned insurance carrier(s) to get claims paid in a timely manner.
• Works incoming mail and EOBs (Explanation of Benefits) from the insurance carriers and processes claims related correspondence to resolve issues.
• Works EDI transactions, ERA files and rejection reports.
• Contacts payers via phone to help expedite the resolution of claims and payments.
• Accesses web-based applications and internet for claim status and eligibility of services.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints and inquiries. Assists the overflow customer service line when volume of incoming calls warrants assistance.
• Complies with Patient Accounting quality and productivity standards.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

CREDENTIALING:

• Collects and processes required documents for credentialing.
• Complies and maintains current and accurate data for clinicians, including current state licenses, DEA certificates, malpractice coverage, and any other required credentialing documents.
• Tracks medical licensure and DEA certification for all clinicians for CAQH Maintenance.
• PECOS Reassignment of Providers.
• Medicare, Medicaid, other insurance credentialing for 7-10 providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Three (3) years medical billing experience
• Strong knowledge of Medicare claims processing regulations and other payer specific guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and the ability to work in teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.