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Billing Liaison

Summit Radiology

Fort Wayne, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Billing Software, Charge Capture, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Conflict Resolution, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Finance Software, Financial Management, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HRIS/HRMS, Health Insurance, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Office, Medicare, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Patient Care, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Radiology, Reimbursement, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Typing, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary
The Billing Liaison serves as the primary bridge between patients, sites, physicians, coworkers, and vendors. This role ensures accurate communication regarding charges, insurance coverage, claims status, and patient financial responsibility while supporting timely reimbursement and billing compliance. The Billing Liaison plays a key role in improving patient satisfaction and minimizing billing-related issues.

Key Responsibilities
Patient Financial Communication
  • Act as the primary point of contact for patient billing inquiries, insurance questions, and payment concerns.
  • Explain charges, statements, insurance benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance in a clear and compassionate manner.
  • Assist patients with payment plans, financial assistance applications, and balance resolution.
Insurance & Claims Coordination
  • Liaise between billing vendor, providers, and insurance companies to resolve claim issues and denials.
  • Follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims and communicate status updates to patients and staff.
  • Verify insurance coverage as needed and identify potential billing discrepancies.
Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with front desk, clinical teams, and vendor to ensure accurate documentation and charge capture.
  • Communicate coding or documentation concerns to appropriate staff for correction.
  • Support practice initiatives to improve revenue cycle efficiency and patient understanding.
Billing Accuracy & Compliance
  • Review patient accounts for accuracy, identifying errors, missing information, or compliance concerns.
  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA, payer policies, and internal billing procedures.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate notes within the practice management system.
Administrative Support
  • Document all patient and payer interactions clearly and professionally.
  • Assist with reporting, audits, or special billing projects as assigned.
  • Support training of staff on billing-related workflows and patient communication standards.

Qualifications
Required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in medical billing, revenue cycle, patient accounts, or healthcare administration
  • Working knowledge of insurance plans (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management systems
Preferred
  • Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field
  • Experience with insurance appeals and denial resolution
  • Specialty practice experience in Radiology

Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Ability to explain complex billing information in simple terms
  • Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional, empathetic, and patient-centered approach

Performance Measures
  • Patient satisfaction related to billing interactions
  • Timeliness of claim follow-ups and issue resolution
  • Accuracy of account documentation
  • Reduction in billing complaints and escalations

Required Skills and Abilities
 
·         Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of excellent customer service practices.
 
·         Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of PC-based computer systems, to include Microsoft Word, HRIS, and patient/billing software in the office.  
 
·         Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
 
·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.  
 
·         Must be able to work a hybrid schedule: some time in the office will be required. 

Working Conditions
  • Office-based medical practice environment
  • Sit, walk, and stand for various lengths of time. 
  • Continuous typing and computer screen viewing. 
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs. 
  • May be exposed to stressful situations. 
  • Frequent interaction with patients, providers, and insurance representatives
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

Flexible work from home options available.

About the Company

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Summit Radiology