BILLING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Summary : The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing the accounts receivable process, medical insurance billing, and providing administrative support at the front desk. This role requires a strong understanding of medical billing procedures, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask efficiently.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Generate and submit medical insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility.
• Review and resolve billing discrepancies and coding issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding and billing regulations.
• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages and provide information to patients.
• Verify patient information, including insurance details during check in.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry and record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and internal staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and providers to resolve billing and insurance-related issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to HIPPA regulations.
• Will be cross-trained to back up team members in the office as needed, both administrative and clinical.
• Ability to sit, stand, type, move, bend, and reach intermittently for an 8-hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs on rare occasion
• Previous customer service via phone and in-person and previous cash handling experience required
• Other Duties as assigned.

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