We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join our team and play a crucial role in managing patient billing and insurance claims. As a Medical Billing Specialist, you will work closely with our healthcare providers and administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of medical bills.
Job Type:
Full-time
Number of Openings for this Position:
2
Workdays and Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits:
- Major Medical Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Birthday Pay
- Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Paid Maternity Leave
Work Envioronment:
- Calculate, manipulate and interpret numbers/data
- Able to problem solve, reason and resolve issues effectively
- Use independing judgement and discretion
- Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
- Use Computer effectively and view computer screens
- Exhibit empathy in all situations
- Work changing schedules to meet business demands
Duties
Your daily responsibilities in this role will include:
- Accurately processing and submitting medical bills and insurance claims
- Reviewing and verifying patient information for billing accuracy
- Resolving billing discrepancies and issues
- Communicating with insurance companies to resolve claim denials or delays
- Providing excellent customer service to patients regarding billing inquiries
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical coding and billing regulations
Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate for the Medical Billing Specialist role possesses:
- Proficiency in medical billing software and electronic health records
- Strong understanding of medical billing codes and terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a customer-oriented mindset
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
- Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
- Ability to move throughout the office
- Ability to remain sitting for long periods of time
Medical Billing Specialist Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical Billing Certification preferred but not required
- Previous experience in medical billing is a plus but not required
- Familiarity with billing software and electronic health records systems is a plus but not required
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and a focus on customer satisfaction
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Optometry/Ophthalmology experience is a huge plus!
Experience:
6 months of medical billing or related experience, with a strong emphasis on patient care experience.
Pay is commensurate with experience.