Medical Billing Specialist
Konexus Group
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Tampa, FL 33647
$13 - $16 an hour
We have an immediate need for Medical Billing Specialists for an Ob/GYN practice in the Tampa area! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for same-week interviews!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 730am-430pm
Pay Rate: $13-$16/hr - depending on experience
(Certified Coders, potential for higher pay rate)
Day to Day duties:
• Responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments.
• Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies.
• Performs insurance/billing clerical duties, including review and verification of patient account information against insurance program specifications.
• Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems and follow up on balances due from insurance companies.
• Enter data electronically to process charges, payments, denials and adjustments.
• Analyze and code surgical procedures and diagnosis using ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes
Position Responsibilities:
• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing questions and complaints.
• Reviews patient statements.
• Evaluates patient's financial status and establishes budget payment plans,
• Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Manager, also prepares information for the collection agency.
• Performs daily backups on office computer system.
• Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
• Processes payments from insurance companies and patients and runs batch payment reports.
• Participates in educational activities and attends all staff meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• 2+ years of Medical Billing experience
• AR collections/patient collections
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding.
• Knowledge of medical billing/collecting practices and insurance claim filing.
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Knowledge of business office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
• Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
• Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Experience:
• medical billing and coding: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Location:
• Tampa, FL 33647 (Required)
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Benefit Conditions:
• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
• No