Medical Billing Specialist

We are hiring for qualified Medical Billing Specialists to join our team in Valhalla, NY If you feel you are a good fit for this position based on the below information, apply today!

Please note: this is an in person position in Valhalla, NY, NY! NOT REMOTE.

What's in it for you?

• Dental, health, vision
• Weekly Pay
• PTO

Department: Pediatrics

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist

Pay Rate: 20-25/hr based on experience
Location: Valhalla, NY
Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (no evenings, no weekends)

Overview:

• Full spectrum of rev cycle
• Insurances:
• • Commercial (75%)
  • Medicaid (25%)
• EMR: Expanse (just moved from Meditech)
• Keeping track of aging claims

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all bills are prepared and claims submitted manually and/or electronically in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with government and contractual rules, regulations and billing procedures
• Performs end-to-end revenue cycle functions, from billing through collections process, including evaluating claims denials and resubmitting claims
• Manages AR aging claims and balances to reduce AR days outstanding
• Thoroughly researches and resolves all patient account credit balances in a timely manner
• Aggressively follows-up on all account A/Rs via mail and telephone and any electronic means necessary in a timely and competent manner
• Maintains or coordinates any authorizations required to support payment of claims
• Respond to all audit requests in a timely and professional manner
• Accurately posts cash payments in a timely manner making all reconciliation adjustments Interact with insurance providers to obtain status and resolve problems with patient accounts with or on behalf of patients/parents or legal guardian
• Responds to inquiries about patient bills in a courteous and timely manner
• Assist patient families in completion of Medicaid applications
• Must handle difficult situations and individuals and be well organized and competent in handling multiple tasks concurrently
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with a variety of agencies, families and staff in a clear and calm manner
• Maintain and improve skills by attending system upgrade seminars and provider meetings as required
• Complete all internal training and job specific external training as necessary
• Keeps supervisor informed at all times regarding any problem accounts and/or work conflict issues
• Provides coverage for other Patient Account Representatives as needed (for critical functions)
• Accepts additional responsibilities and special projects as delegated by the Assistant Director or Director of Patient
• Accounts and demonstrates ability to carry out duties efficiently and timely
• Maintains specific target goals as designated by the Director of Patient Accounts

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's degree preferred
• 3+ years of Medical Billing experience
• Hospital billing experience required

Apply today!!

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