Medical Billing Specialist reviews and verifies medical bills and invoices with accounts receivable ledger and patients. Ensures record accuracy, follows up, and makes necessary revisions. Being a Medical Billing Specialist processes changes in information system to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close. Follows proper medical and insurance claim processes. Additionally, Medical Billing Specialist typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Billing Specialist works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Billing Specialist typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Billing Specialist/Accounting Clerk is organizing patient medical costs and sending invoices to collect payment from patients and their insurers. Duties include calling patients to discuss payment and develop reasonable payment plans, entering patient data into administrative systems and recording information about outstanding claims. Other duties include entering invoices, following up with past due accounts, submitting insurance claims, administrative, reception, filing, data entry, clerical, and ancillary support functions. As time allows, s/he will assist the Administration Director with the oversight of general office administration. All his/her activities as an employee of MHRS will be performed in an ethical, professional manner in accord with the policies and procedures of MHRS JH and will be subject to the supervision of the Administration/Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the timely completion of all billing functions including maintaining accurate records of all patient accounts, recording charges, payments, submitting reimbursement requests to all payers, and following up on any denials.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Billing
Accounting/Clerical
· Work with Accounting Manager to ensure daily credit card batch reports are run and reconciled with patient’s accounts.
· Daily, prepare outgoing post and take to post office; pick up incoming mail and distribute internally.
· Document and send faxed documents; route incoming faxes as appropriate.
· Complete or assist in preparing Medicare and other payer provider applications on behalf of qualified MHRS JH staff members and maintain and update all qualified staff applications with payers.
General Administration
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· The Billing Specialist/Accounting Clerk will work primarily in the offices of MHRS JH.
· Ability to sit and work in front of a computer work terminal for 8 hrs/day.
· Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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