Billing Specialist – Front Desk Aide Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Billing Specialist – Front Desk Aide 1.3 1.3 out of 5 stars 2073 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 JOB

DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Billing Specialists –

Front Desk Aide Location:

PDD WA PURPOSE

At Palmetto Digestive Health Specialists, we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality of customer service. This extends to ensure that our patients have a seamless experience even after their medical needs have been met. We are looking for an experienced Billing Specialist to join our team to help us maintain our billing processes. The Billing Specialist is an essential member, and its main responsibility is assisting the Front Desk Staff in any billing inquiries the staff and the patients may have. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical billing and knowledge of industry codes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY & DUTIES

Aide the front desk with Data Entry. Verify insurance information by running the eligibility report. Proper understanding of how to read an EOB to assist patient with outstanding balance on the account. Create payment plans. Post payments. Remove accounts from collections. Transfer balance from entity to entity. Request authorizations and run gEstimator. Ability to meet assigned deadlines and pivot to changing priorities. Perform other billing duties as needed.

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

Proven ability to effectively communicate, verbally & in writing, with all levels of staff personnel. Possesses a professional attitude and appearance. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive medical information and foster an ethical work environment

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

High School diploma / GED Minimum 1 year of experience in prior medical authorization and billing or a similar role Basic knowledge of ICD-10 required Knowledge of CPT coding Basic knowledge of EOB Ability to use office machines (e.g., copy machine, fax machine, credit card machine, telephones). Working knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling, and procedures desired Proficient listening skills Exceptional customer service Proper telephone etiquette Identify and escalate priority issues Organize and communicate clearly Adapt to situations and patients Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions Multi-Tasking with minimal supervision Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment HIPPA Compliance Reliability Strong work ethic

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Frequently lift and/or carry objects 25 lbs. (+/-) unassisted.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 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 Ability to

Commute:

Charleston, SC 29414 (Required)

Work Location:

In person