Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Right at Home is a Home Health company that provides Nursing and Therapy services in the homes of patients throughout Alabama. Right at Home is a Preferred Provider of BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama. Billing Specialist duties and responsibilities
Billing Specialists perform many accounting, customer service and organizational tasks to promote the financial health of their organization. These duties and responsibilities often include:
Maintaining the billing and medical coding for BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Collaborating with patients or customers, third party institutions and other team members to resolve billing inconsistencies and errors
Creating invoices and billing materials to be sent directly to a customer or patient
Inputting payment history, upcoming payment information or other financial data into an individual account
Finding financial solutions for patients or customers who may need payment assistance
Informing patients or customers of any missed or upcoming payment deadlines
Calculating and tracking various company financial statements
Translating medical code if working in a medical setting
A Billing Specialist uses soft skills, technical abilities and industry-specific knowledge to manage their organization’s accounts, including:
Strong communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation, patience and empathy
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
Basic math, bookkeeping and accounting skills
Organization, time management and prioritization abilities
Ability to be discreet and maintain the security of patient or customer information
Effective computer skills to input to use bookkeeping and account management software in a timely and efficient manner
Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as HIPAA regulations for health care
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.