Insurance Billing Coordinator

OAD Orthopaedics provides comprehensive orthopaedic care and services throughout Chicago's western suburbs. Our 22 physicians have special training and deliver expertise in all major areas of orthopaedics.

OAD Orthopaedics has a great opportunity for an experienced  Insurance Billing Coordinator who would like to join a growing organization and work with top-notch physicians and superb staff. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. We are located in DuPage County/western suburbs of Chicago, close to I-88.

The Billing Coordinator assists patients with their accounts, assures timely and accurate payments and communicates with insurance and managed care companies.

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for gathering charge and payment information and entering into database, completing billing process, distributing billing information. Assisting patients with questions on accounts; following-up on accounts to ensure they are paid in a timely manner by insurance companies and/or patients.  Responding to written and oral requests for information.  Preparing letters of appeal as appropriate.   

Requirements/Skills/Abilities:

-Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent; some college preferred. 

-Proficiency in filing and collecting insurance claims from individual carriers or agencies. 

-Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, HMO insurance industry operating procedures. 

-Knowledge of compliance, cost reimbursement and insurance negotiating procedures. 

-Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices. 

-Knowledge of basic ICD-9 and CPT medical coding. 

-Knowledge of insurance agency operating procedures and practices. 

-Knowledge of governmental legal and regulatory provisions related to collection activities. 

 -Skill with computer applications and use of calculator. 

-Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, insurance organizations, and the public. 

-Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 

-Ability to process/resolve patient and agency inquiries. 

-Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors. 

-Ability to communicate clearly.

Send resume with salary requirements to:

Fax 630-225-2399 or email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
Please visit our website at http://www.oadortho.com/

Resumes must include salary history and requirements to be considered.