TOC Medical Billing Insurance Specialist

Overview

The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Billing Specialist. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The Billing Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, billing private insurance/secondary using computerized billing program and check billing logs for completion/errors, enter billing charges, ICD-10 codes, verify patients'' insurance coverage, manage assigned workflows to include follow up on status of claims, denials and appeals for timely receipt of payment, contact insurance companies regarding denied claims, and other duties as assigned. The Billing Specialist must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED

Experience: 1 year Payor knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of medical billing with minimum 1-2 years insurance collections experience preferred. Experience with HIPAA and compliance-sensitive environments preferred

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with EMR/PM systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, billing software, 10-key, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, time management and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
• Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history