Dermatology Billing and Collection Specialist Position Available In Broward, Florida

Dermatology Billing and Collection Specialist 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 7301 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL 33321 Medical biller and collection specialist with Dermatology experience desired for full time work. 3 years of medical billing required, Dermatology specific experience preferred. Work for a privately owned growing practice with competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment.•Duties to include amongst others: Obtaining referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures. Checking eligibility and benefits verification for treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures. Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtaining any missing information. Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing. Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe. Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount. Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances. Reviewing accounts for insurance of patient follow-up. Researching and appealing denied claims. Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts. Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts. Updating billing software with rate changes. Updating cash spreadsheets, and running collection reports. Proficiency in the following areas is preferred: Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems. Competent use of computer systems, software, and 10 key calculators. Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 Coding. Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues. Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds. Ability to work well in a team environment. Being able to triage priorities, delegate tasks if needed, and handle conflict in a reasonable fashion. Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections. A calm manner and patience working with either patients or insurers during this process. Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims. Maintaining patient confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Ability to multitask.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends

Experience:

Medical coding: 1 year (Required) Medical collection: 1 year (Required) EMR systems: 1 year (Required) medical billing: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Tamarac, FL 33321 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tamarac, FL 33321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person