You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to engage in comprehensive health and wellness services, focusing on improving health equity and addressing healthcare barriers. This role requires the candidate to process medical claims efficiently and accurately, while prioritizing patient needs and delivering excellent customer service.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Codes items such as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, and check requests for proper entry into Allscripts.
- Uses critical thinking to interpret information, plan, and adjust work accordingly.
- Handles patient requests via phone or email and investigates billing problems.
- Prepares non-inventory purchase orders and batch reconciliation reports.
- Reconciles accounts and prepares monthly status reports and closings.
- Ensures efficiency, accuracy, and accountability of data and billing processes.
- Performs claims processing, checks “superbills” for accuracy, and posts payments.
- Bills payment sources within the required timeframe and resubmits denied payments.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements
Education
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Experience
- Two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel Software.
- Tech savvy with strong math skills.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
