Evolve Allied Health has an opportunity for a positive, driven and organized individual to join our quickly growing team as a Medical Billing Specialist. We are a group of 40+ family physicians, working out of four locations in Lake Country and Kelowna: offering a combination of Family Practice, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Cosmetic, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, Dermatology and Walk-In services. We have a full-time position available in our Billing Department within our organization. As a member of our medical support team, you will be working alongside our amazing team of Medical Office Assistants, Nurses and Physicians in providing the best patient experience possible. As a Medical Billing Specialist, you will be the ‘face’ of our organization and will demonstrate a high level of patience and empathy for the needs of our patients. Reporting to the Billing Manager, a Medical Billing Specialist will work collaboratively with all staff, and physicians in support of patient care. The Billing Specialist supports the organization by performing a variety of billing and administrative tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and to thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of Evolve Allied Health.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Self-motivation with strong work ethic and critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative in a diverse team environment to support physicians and peers.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, professional attitude and demeanor.
• Exemplary Communication Skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Strong computer typing skills (minimum 40 wpm).
• Knowledge and experience with medical records management using an EMR system.
• Proficiency in basic functions of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding the importance of appropriate and accurate documentation.
• Strong conflict management skills, empathy, and trustworthiness.
• Knowledge of Health Information Privacy Regulations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade12 or equivalent.
• Accredited Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Certification required, relevant experience and education will be considered.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience with Medical Services Plan and third-party billing practices would be an asset.
• Current Criminal Record Check within the last 6 months
• Working knowledge of MedAccess, CHR and Oscar would be beneficial and an asset.
  We offer competitive, experience-based pay and a flexible, fun work environment withopportunities for growth.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

• Daily verification and submission of Medical Services Plan billings within our EMR systems for all providers in the organization.
• Reconciling and managing billing rejections or discrepancies
• Assist providers and the organization in managing third-party claims, invoices and payments, including WorkSafe BC, ICBC, RCMP and medical-legal requests.
• Coordinate with providers to maximize billing opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of changes in billing codes and practices.
• Assist our accounting department in processing and maintaining payment data.
• Prepare reports needed by the Billing Manager, Accounting and Management teams.
• Various other duties as needed.