Medical Claims Billing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for customer service? Have you worked in Medical Billing, specifically in claims, denials, and appeals?

Our client, a national medical supply company in Glen Allen, is now hiring a Medical Claims Billing Associate!

Position : Medical Claims Billing Associate

Location : Glen Allen, VA

Compensation : $18-19 / HR Based on experience

Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm

POSITION SUMMARY :

Ensures that the company is properly reimbursed on claims is has submitted for payment. Communicates effectively with key decision makers within the company.

Undertakes all work in accordance with law, regulation, payer requirements, and company requirements and policies.

JOB TASKS / FUNCTIONS :

• Respond to customer telephone calls regarding their statements
• Researches and resolves issues with claims, including denials and appeals for assigned payer group.
• Identifies discrepancies and effectively works toward their resolution or communicates to other personnel for resolution as appropriate
• Effectively communicate with Revenue Cycle leadership regarding potential changes to Payer Pro, changes in fee schedule, need for prior authorization, etc
• Maintains appropriate level of communication and confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned may vary at any time with or without notice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Able to complete tasks in specified time frame
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and proven ability to multi-task and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates superior professional ethic and commitment to working appropriately with and managing highly confidential and sensitive information and personal situations with ability to effectively ensure complete security
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates a flexible helpful attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibility during periods of lighter workload

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma and / or GED required
• Associate’s degree in general studies, accounting, finance or similar course of study
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Claims Management systems
• Experience with insurance billing and / or collections

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 6-8 hours a day, while working at a computer station
• Proficiency in using a keyboard, mouse, and other computer peripherals for data entry and communication purposes
• Ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods, with good visual acuity to read small print and accurately enter data
• Adequate hearing ability, with or without correction, to understand and respond to customer inquiries via telephone or other audio equipment
• Regular use of the hands, wrists, and fingers to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and using a mouse

WHY WORK FOR QUALIFIED STAFFING?

• We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation / holiday pay and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!
• Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!
• We respond to every job applicant within 24-48 hours.

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