Job Title: Medical Biller
Worksite Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Location: Englewood, NJ 07631
Compensation: $20-$26 Hourly
Job Description:
• Generate and electronically submit claims and statements at designated intervals ensuring they are processed in a timely manner; correct any errors for complete and accurate transmission of data.
- Monitor the status of submitted claims, follow up with insurance companies to resolve any
discrepancies or denials, and resubmit claims as needed.
- Record payments received from insurance companies, patients, or other sources and apply them to the appropriate accounts while maintaining balance sheets.
- Generate bills and invoices for patients and insurance companies based on the services provided.
- Answer patient inquiries regarding billing and insurance, explain charges, and provide assistance in resolving billing disputes.
- Stay up to date with changes in healthcare regulations, insurance policies, and coding guidelines to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all billing and claims-related activities.
- Generate reports to track billing and collections performance, including accounts receivable aging reports.
- Research and process refund requests and overpayments.
- Prepares correspondence and/or collection letters.
- Prepares letters of appeal to insurance companies if the company refuses to pay contracted claims and/or denies a claim; submits documentation necessary to support claim; resubmits claims with corrections if needed for payment for all insurance payers.
- Performs additional duties including but not limited to copying checks received and recording payment, faxing information as required, generating retroactive authorization requests, and verifying medical eligibility.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent; prefer a degree or certification in medical billing or related field.
- Familiar with medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems (ICD-10, CPT).
- Proficiency in medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, healthcare
providers, paralegals, and insurance companies.
- Knowledge of healthcare billing regulations and compliance standards.
- Problem-solving skills to resolve billing discrepancies and denials.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote the values of
respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all members of team.
- Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the care of the
patients.
- Be punctual with scheduled work and use time appropriately.
- Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
- Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the Practice by abiding by laws and principles related to
confidentiality; keeps information concerning Practice Operations, patients, and employees
confidential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Requires sitting and standing are associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity is needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 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
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Englewood, NJ 07631: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person