Billing Specialist - Lutz

Job Title: Billing Specialist Location: Corporate Office Travel Required: No Position Type: Full Time Reports To: Billing Manager and Practice Manager Job Description: Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies, collecting, posting, and managing account payments. Billing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administrative Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. Identifies and resolves patient billing questions and complaints Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans; follows and reports status of delinquent accounts Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepares information for the collection agency Research and appeal denied claims Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.

Works patient and insurance AR Helps submit and maintain Provider insurance credentialing Professional Demonstrates initiative and responsibility Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus Adheres to ethical principles Time Management Prioritizes and can perform multiple tasks Adapts to change Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education Basic computer skills Type minimum 45wpm Communication Recognizes and respects cultural diversity Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette Uses medical terminology appropriately Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, e-mpathy, and mutual respect Projects a professional manner and image Consistent attendance and punctuality Adherence to time clock procedures Legal Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information Practices within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s employee manual. Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA Core Competencies Efficiency Attention to details Organized Punctual Takes initiative, proactive Team Player Honesty/Integrity Flexible Calm under pressure “A Doer”, persistence Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity Analytical skills Clear and concise communication/Listening skills Quick Learner, Intelligence Follow through on commitments Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude Openness to advice and constructive criticism Strong work ethic Physical Demands Prolonged sitting/walking Repetitive motion of head, neck, hands, wrists and arms Use of telephone, headset and office equipment such as computers, faxes, scanner copiers Multitask position Lifting up to 25lbs.

Qualifications

and Education

Requirements

: High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Accounts Receivable and Billing experience preferred. Billing and coding certification a plus, knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, and clinical and billing terminology preferred.

Dermatology experience a plus.