Billing Specialist
- Employer
- 21st Century Oncology
- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- May 21, 2018
- Closes
- May 22, 2018
- Ref
- 5404974556#FL--J2CBackfill.6
- Industry
- Accounting
- Category
- Finance
PURPOSE: The performs a variety of accounting functions.
They are responsible for following up on submitted claims and the overall patient billing process.
Communicates with insurance companies regarding delinquent payments and attempts to secure payment to maximize collections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurances companies to include working through denials and rejections of claims.
Submit clean claims to various insurance companies electronically or on paper.
Contact insurance to follow up on claim status.
Perform timely follow up on outstanding charges.
Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone.
Obtains medical records to provide supporting documentation as needed.
Prepares and submits appeals to insurance companies.
Notifies Management of trends identified.
Works the insurance/patient aging report.
Documents information regarding the status of collection efforts.
MINIMUM REQUIRED: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Good computer skills.
Ability to type a minimum of 30 wpm.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize.
Possess a basic understanding of HCFA regulations and Medicare/Medicaid updates.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical insurance and coding experience.
Minimum of 1 year working in collections.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Balancing-Yes.
Crouching-Yes.
Pulling-Yes.
Carrying-Yes.
Grasping-Yes.
Sitting-Yes.
Climbing-No.
Kneeling-Yes.
Standing-Yes.
Crawling-No.
Lifting-Yes.
Seeing-Yes.
CLAUSE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
They are responsible for following up on submitted claims and the overall patient billing process.
Communicates with insurance companies regarding delinquent payments and attempts to secure payment to maximize collections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurances companies to include working through denials and rejections of claims.
Submit clean claims to various insurance companies electronically or on paper.
Contact insurance to follow up on claim status.
Perform timely follow up on outstanding charges.
Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone.
Obtains medical records to provide supporting documentation as needed.
Prepares and submits appeals to insurance companies.
Notifies Management of trends identified.
Works the insurance/patient aging report.
Documents information regarding the status of collection efforts.
MINIMUM REQUIRED: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Good computer skills.
Ability to type a minimum of 30 wpm.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize.
Possess a basic understanding of HCFA regulations and Medicare/Medicaid updates.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical insurance and coding experience.
Minimum of 1 year working in collections.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Balancing-Yes.
Crouching-Yes.
Pulling-Yes.
Carrying-Yes.
Grasping-Yes.
Sitting-Yes.
Climbing-No.
Kneeling-Yes.
Standing-Yes.
Crawling-No.
Lifting-Yes.
Seeing-Yes.
CLAUSE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.