Billing/Coder Coordinator: Full-Time Position Available In White, Arkansas

Billing/Coder Coordinator:

Full-Time 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 400 S Main St Ste 100, Searcy, AR 72143 Billing/Coder Coordinator Billing/Coder Coordinators are expected to work as an integral part of the PrimeCARE team, helping to provide quality care to our patients in a time-appropriate manner. The following are the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations of a

PrimeCARE Billing Coordinator:

Responsibilities Job-Specific Duties Work on current claims and submit them to the clearinghouse within a timely manner Assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes Ensure coding meets federal regulations and payer guidelines Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation Submit coded data for billing and reporting Follow up with insurance companies to ensure claim accuracy Recover balances owed by insurance on patient claims Recover balances owed by patients on self-pay accounts Maintain an acceptable Accounts Receivable balance on all assigned accounts by monitoring them until they are paid in full or sent to collections Enter payments into eCW as necessary Maintain patient Bankruptcy and return check documents Address patient questions and concerns regarding their account Expected to collaborate with client clinics Set others up for Success Anticipate, listen, and respond to customer needs in a courteous, tactful, manner Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior

Inspire Others:

Don’t just bring your best game, bring others’ best games Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior Take initiative: Action is better than inaction; see a problem, do something about it – we trust you Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior

Innovate:

Bring ideas, embrace change Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior Other duties as needed or required Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Certification (CPC, CCS, CCA) or Provisional offer may be made for certification testing Excellent customer service skills Outstanding communication skills Ability to read, write, and speak English according to proper grammar rules Patience, sound judgment, and discretion in dealing with confidential information Organization and multitasking skills Experience with computer data entry General knowledge of MS Office Working hours/schedule requirements

Work Hours:

Generally, Monday – Friday 8 AM-5 PM unless otherwise arranged

FT :

Work a minimum of 30 hours per week, up to 40 or above, depending on clinic needs.

PT :

Work up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. Travel to other facilities may be required

Preferred:

Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems (eClinicalWorks) Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations, and medical office procedures Working Conditions & Physical Requirements While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter: Low traffic work area, moderate level of patient and employee interaction Quiet to moderate noise levels from electronic/machine, telephone, and vocal noise Minimal risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials Very occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts (i.e., fax machine toner cartridge replacement, etc.) Employee will be required to speak to and listen to others Employees will be required to process, remember, and comply with changes in processes and protocols with or without warning Majority of time may be spent sitting at a computer, using hands and fingers to perform job tasks; some reaching is required; many job functions require repetitive motion Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision Employees will rarely be asked to lift anything above 25lbs Travel will occasionally be required to visit other PrimeCARE locations and attend workshops/seminars to improve job performance and enhance existing job skills Attendance will be required at staff meetings on a monthly basis outside of regular working hours (generally, early morning) Employees are strongly encouraged to attend non-mandatory company events for marketing and team-building This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees in this position will report to the department Manager. Supervision is minimal to moderate and employees are expected to help each other comply with policies and procedures. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position, but rather a way for the employee to take initiative as part of the PrimeCARE team. All PrimeCARE employees are expected to help his/her co-workers in creating a balanced and servant-hearted working environment.