Billing Representative - Medical Accounts Receivable (Remote; New Jersey Resident)

Medical Billing Representative is responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments. This position is also responsible for submitting claims and following-up with insurance companies. Candidate will be responsible for posting all insurance payments, patient's payments, refund, reconciliations, and patient's account support.

Job Functions and Duties:

• Accurately post charges, payments, and adjustments into the billing system, ensuring meticulous attention to detail
• Follow up on Accounts Receivable, actively communicating with insurance companies, patients, and healthcare providers to resolve outstanding claims and discrepancies
• Conduct thorough benefit checks, verifying insurance coverage and estimating patient financial responsibilities
• Assist with provider credentialing tasks, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and maintaining necessary documentation
• Collaborate with the team to streamline billing processes and improve revenue cycle management efficiency
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
• Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
• Prepares, reviews, and sends patient statements.
• Evaluates patient’s financial status and established budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor; also prepares information for the collection agency.
• Performs daily backups on office computer system.
• Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
• Attends weekly and monthly staff meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of experience. Education or coursework in medical coding is desired.

Candidates must possess the following:

• Proficiency in billing software and electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Strong knowledge of medical coding, insurance claim submission, reimbursement processes and third party operating procedures/practices is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with insurance companies, patients, and healthcare providers
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving
• Prior experience in provider credentialing is a plus
• Knowledge of medical billing and collection practices
• Ability to operate multi-line telephone system.
• Professional attitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and employees.
• Ability to operate basic computer systems.
• Collaborate MD experience Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

Location:

• New Jersey (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Application Deadline: 11/27/2021