A Medical Biller handles payments and financial transactions between health care providers and patients. Manages systems for mailing bills and collecting and recording payments. Works in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Medical Biller - Training in Billing/Coding Required. No Experience in Billing/Coding Necessary.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsible for computerized billing of all procedures, tests, and hospital visits as well as related follow up
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the computerized billing of all procedures, tests, hospital visits, etc., for in-patient, outpatient, office, and freestanding facilities Handle all billing and insurance related telephone calls Print and interpret billing reports, credit balance, insurance pending, practice activity Attend coding seminars as required Enter patient demographics in the computer and call hospitals and/or patients for insurance information as necessary Print weekly schedules for physicians' meeting; note unusual occurrences Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required. Training in Billing/Coding with Certifcate Required.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of billing practices and CPT and ICD10 coding . Strong medical terminology. Adherence to all policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safety, performance, attendance, punctuality, and personal grooming and appearance. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to speak and write in a professional, courteous, and concise manner. Accept and utilize feedback and constructive criticism.
SKILLS :
Excellent interpersonal, typing, and organizational skills Excellent use of computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, and other office equipment Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, problem solve, and prioritize responsibilities Work well both independently and as a team member Demonstrate efficient use of time and ensure work is accurate and of high quality Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, colleagues, physicians, and the public Successfully manage interactions with challenging or difficult people
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
: Requires prolonged sitting; standing; walking; hand dexterity for telephone, computer and equipment use; and normal vision, speaking, and hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
: Medical office environment. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Essential functions, education, experience, requirements, skills, physical/mental demands, and working conditions may change as needs change. Full-time (Mondays through Fridays), 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed in our Eatontown, NJ office.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D, FSA, 401k and Paid Time Off.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program
