Billing Administrator

• To ensure that all patient information is accurate and complete and request any missing patient information.
• To obtain and review referrals and authorizations for treatments.
• To confirm patient benefits and insurance eligibility.
• To follow and adhere to all regulations and guidelines set by state programs.
• To transfer insurance claims and billing data to billing software.
• To update billing software with rate changes.
• To create both paper and electronic copies of documentation.
• To develop and maintain a tracking system of incoming and late payments.
• To follow up on late payments and initiate late payment notices to relevant parties.
• To work with personal information and maintain patient confidentiality.
• To monitor and resolve financial discrepancies.
• To handle and answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries.

Education and Experience Required
The basic education and experience required for being a medical biller are:

• A high school diploma.
• Knowledge of business and accounting processes usually obtained from an associate’s degree, with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Health Care Administration is preferred.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medical office setting.

However different setups prefer people with varying or none working experience and train the c as per their setup and requirements.

Skills set, abilities, and knowledge required:

Apart from having the required qualifications, there are a few skills or abilities which are required for being a medical biller. Proficiency in the following areas is generally preferred by the employer:

• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have a good knowledge of insurance guidelines as well as schemes like HMO/PPO, other payer requirements, and systems.
• Should be competent enough to use computer systems, software, and calculators.
• Must be familiar with CPT and the latest coding guidelines.
• Should possess good communication skills and must be able to handle and resolve issues of patients and insurance payers.
• Should be comfortable to be a part of the team and work in a team environment.
• Should be able to prioritize the tasks and handle multiple situations.
• Should have a problem-solving aptitude and ready to work on resolving discrepancies.
• Should have a sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical billing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person