Description:
Orthopedic Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist
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The Billing / Collections Representative provides telephone customer service in a high-volume environment by responding to patient billing questions as well as working payor denials and collections on patient accounts.
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Interpretation of Explanation of Benefits (EOB); responding to billing questions or requests for information
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Collecting patient balances
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Working denials from insurance companies and managing the Physician’s Accounts Receivables by handling patient and insurance account follow-up,
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Providing related telephone customer service to patients and insurance carriers with a high volume of incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
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Responding to questions about an insurance company Explanation Of Benefits (EOB) - responding to requests for information, handling patient and insurance account follow-up, grievance process if payment is denied or is less than the amount billed.
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Disability insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
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Knowledge of medical practices, terminology and organization services.
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Knowledge of traditional insurance plans, HMO/PPO’s, Medicare, Medicaid, and Worker’s Comp.
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Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
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Knowledge of ICD10-CM and CPT-4 manuals to research/verify diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and/or procedure codes (CPT-4).
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Knowledge of computerized billing, EMR/EPM system. Google workspace and Athena experience a plus!
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Excellent written, verbal communication and customer relations a must.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Experience: Minimum one year of medical billing / collections experience. Orthopaedic experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8AM - 5PM |Monday to Friday
On site: Palm Beach Gardens location