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 skilled Medical Biller to join their team. The role involves managing billing operations for a diverse range of insurance plans, including Medicare and PPO, ensuring accurate and complete patient information, and supporting billing processes for elective procedures.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Ensure patient information is accurate and complete
• Request any missing patient information
• Review referrals and authorizations
• Confirm patient benefits and insurance
• Follow all regulations and guidelines set by Medicare, state programs, and PPO plans
• Transfer insurance claims and billing data to billing software
• Create both paper and electronic copies of documentation
• Develop and maintain a tracking system of incoming and late payments
• Monitor and date late payments
• Initiate late payment notices to relevant parties
• Respond to questions and complaints from patients or insurance companies
• Follow-up on late or missed payment notices
• Monitor and resolve financial discrepancies
• Arrange payment plans and timelines for payments
• File and maintain organized documentation of all billing and record
• Follow set billing processes and procedures
• Update and review all accounts to keep records of payments up-to-date
• Work with personal information and maintain patient confidentiality

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of billing experience
• Experience with Next Tech software is highly advantageous
• Past experience in multi-specialty billing, especially in surgery, dermatology, or plastic would be beneficial
• Experience with out-of-network billing preferred

Skills

• High attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Flexible and adaptable to handle diverse billing scenarios
• Personable and easy-going

Schedule / Shift

Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Remote work is available three days per week, with two days in the office, staggered on a rotating basis.

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.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

^*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.