Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We are looking for an energetic, hard-working, detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join the team in our fast-paced billing department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify patient benefits.
• Obtain Pre-Authorization numbers and Pre-Certifications.
• Responsible for preparation of bills and invoices, the calculation of sales tickets and charge slips, and verification of billing with accounts receivable ledger
• Contacts clients regarding outstanding balances and performs various collection actions including contacting by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
• Prepares, reviews and sends statements if necessary
• Identifies and resolves billing complaints.
• Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Processes changes in system to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by mail.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor,
• Processes payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and other regulations.
• Establishes payment plans to help manage payment of bills.
• Sends delinquent accounts to collection agencies.
• Processes insurance payments to patient accounts in computerized system.
• Creates and mails insurance claims and patient statements.
• Drafts letters of medical necessity.
• Rebills insurance companies or other third parties to secure payment for patients.
• Verifies all entries made by cashiers and makes corrections if necessary.
• Responds to patient billing and statement inquiries.
• Makes recommendations to management for write-offs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2-4 years of medical billing experience.
• Emdeon and Availity Experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift a maximum of 10lbs.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence. 
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary
• Group healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Matching 401k
• 10 vacation days
• 6 Sick days
• 7 Paid holidays