Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: BoulderCentre for Orthopedics
Location: Boulder
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
General Summary: Responsible for medical billing and accounts receivable management, payment posting, customer service and follow-up in accordance with practice protocol. Essential Job Responsibilities: 1. Generates and reviews accounts receivable reports for outstanding patient balances. 2. Monitors billings for accuracy and communicates with personnel to resolve discrepancies or verify unusual items. 3. Executes appropriate collection activity in accordance with company guidelines. 4. Negotiate with delinquent customer accounts to minimize collection activity potential. 5. Receives and resolves customer account problems and discrepancies. 6. Answer patient billing questions both face to face and over the phone. 7. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or GED is required. A college degree is preferred. Experience: Requires a minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable experience preferably in an orthopedic or medical setting. Other Requirements: N/APerformance Requirements:Knowledge:Knowledge of managed care networks and insurance carriers.Knowledge of accounts receivable functions including CPT and ICD-9 coding.Knowledge of current Medicare Compliance, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations. Knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, and work performed in the assigned area.Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.Strong basic mathematical skills with a high degree of organization.Abilities:1. Ability to establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and providers.2. Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients using interpersonal skills.3. Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all staff, managers and physicians.4. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones and calculator.Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. May be exposed to contagious diseases and other patient-related conditions. Physical Requirements: Combination of sitting, standing, bending, light lifting and walking. Requires a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Requires the ability to manage stressful situations. Occasional stress from varying demands.Company Paid Benefits-- Basic Life/AD&D -GuardianBenefit Options Requiring Employee Contributions-- Guardian-- Medical-- Health Savings Account-- Dental-- Vision-- Short-Term Disability-- Voluntary Life and AD&D-- Flex Spending Accounts-- General Purpose Healthcare FSA-- Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care and Critical Illness Insurance)PI187208398

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