Medical Billing/AR Specialist Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated in-house Medical Billing/AR Specialist with at least 1 year of experience in medical billing, specifically in urgent care or primary care settings. Responsibilities include verifying payment information, submitting clean claims to insurance companies, resolving patient billing complaints, and providing quality customer service. Qualifications include knowledge of ICD-10, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off. The job is located in Broussard, LA.
Job Description
Medical Billing/AR Specialist Confidential Broussard, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$30.4K – $36.2K a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Medical collection Urgent care center Primary care HIPAA High school diploma or
GED ICD-10
Medical billing Urgent care Organizational skills Computer skills 1 year Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description We are looking for a motivated and hard-working in-house billing specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate would have at least 1 year of prior medical and/or urgent care/primary care billing/AR experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receiving and verifying payment information which includes reviewing EOBs and ERAs to confirm the payment amount, date, and any applicable adjustments. Preparing and submitting clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper and executing claim follow-up with insurance carriers until paid or resolved.
- Secure necessary medical documentation required or requested by insurance carriers, patients, and/or legal representation.
- Answering phone inquiries from patients, client staff, and insurance companies.
- Identify and resolve patient billing complaints
- Provide an excellent standard of quality customer service as well as address patient conflicts for immediate resolution.
- Preparing, reviewing, and sending patient statements
- Evaluating patient’s financial status and establishing budget payment plans; following and reporting status of delinquent accounts
- Performing various collection actions including contacting patients by phone; correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers
- Posting payments from insurance companies
- Participating in staff meetings
- Maintain up-to-date expertise and knowledge of healthcare billing laws, rules, and regulations both federal and state
- Maintaining the strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- 1 year of medical billing/AR experience, preferably in the urgent care/primary care setting
- Certification in billing and coding is a plus
- Proficient in medical billing/collection practice
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a departmental team
- Excellent organization and multitasking skills are a must
- The ability to resolve conflicts and possesses problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, and employees. and the public
- Ability to operate a computer, computer software, and basic office equipment ICD-10: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to
Friday Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Broussard, LA 70518 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Broussard, LA 70518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
