MEDICAL BILLER at Southern Colorado Clinic PC

Pueblo, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Billing, Accounts Receivable Management, Claims Submission, Denials and Appeals, Patient Payments, Payment Plans, Customer Service, HIPAA Compliance, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding, Medical Terminology, Detail Oriented, Organizational Skills, Computer Proficiency, Team Player, Positive Attitude

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description TITLE: MEDICAL BILLER POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME REPORTS TO: BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER FLSA CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: BUSINESSS OFFICE COST CENTER: 005020 – BUSINESS OFFICE MAIN LOCATION: 3676 PARKER BLVD, PUEBLO, CO 81008 JOB SUMMARY: This position is required to perform all duties of the Medical Biller. This position will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing acceptable professional and ethical standards for billing of the Southern Colorado Clinics medical staff according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Responsible for all facets of medical claims billing and accounts receivable management including claims submission, denials and appeals, patient payments, payment plans and outside collections. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Submit corrected claims and follow up on appeals and denials. Resubmit insurance claims that have received no response or are not on file and ensure claims are paid and processed according to Clinic contract. Assist with error resolution. Maintain required billing records, reports, and/or files. Post all credit and debit adjustments to patient accounts with strict adherence to the company guidelines. Continually work accounts receivable to ensure prompt payment for services rendered. Provide customer service both on the telephone and in the office for all patients and authorized representatives regarding patient accounts in accordance with practice protocol. Follow-up on all outstanding insurance claims at 60 days from the date of service in accordance with business office protocol with an emphasis on maximizing patient satisfaction and practice profitability. Follow-up on all returned claims correspondence, denials, account reconciliations, and rebills. Process refunds to insurance companies and patients in accordance with billing office protocol. Establish payment plans with patients within approved guidelines. Adhere to all practice policies related to HIPAA, CMS Compliance, and OSHA. Perform patient education when appropriate. Maintain work area in a clean, sanitized, and organized manner. Follows all Infection Prevention policies and procedures. Attends annual required company programs and training. Attends all regular required department and company meetings. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Performs all other tasks and projects assigned Requirements REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent required. Billing Certification preferred. Knowledge of provider health insurance and the health insurance industry. Proven experience in healthcare billing and coding and associated regulations Proficiency in filing and collecting insurance claims for individual carriers or agencies. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and clinic operating policies. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to multitask. Strong ethical code of conduct. Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information. Proficiency with computers and EMR software. Autonomous, positive mindset and team player. Ability to remain motivated with a positive attitude. Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented. Willingness to learn and adapt. Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a professional capacity. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Major activities of this job include sitting for long periods of time, moving from place to place, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. Use of a computer, telephone, writing, and organizational skills. Manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and calculator, mobility, and good vision (includes near acuity and depth perception). May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires ability to communicate effectively and have hearing within a normal range. Southern Colorado Clinic will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship to the operation of the Clinic or pose a direct threat to patient or other employees’ health and safety. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Medical Biller. The work environment is indoors in an office / medical clinic setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, moving equipment, and other conditions common to a medical clinic environment. Requires working under stress in emergency situations, meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and occasionally may involve irregular working hours. NOTE: Nothing in this job description implies a contract of employment, nor does it restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

The Medical Biller is responsible for all facets of medical claims billing and accounts receivable management, including claims submission, denials and appeals, and patient payments. They must ensure compliance with clinic policies and maintain professional and ethical standards in billing practices.