What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hybrid Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Specialist position at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine?
Description
Job Overview: Join our team as a Medical Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist and become a vital link in our patient care journey. This role involves managing medical billing and accounts receivable, payment posting, customer service, and follow-up in accordance with practice protocol. The incumbent ensures accuracy in billing, resolves discrepancies, and maintains strong communication with insurance companies and patients. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong billing expertise, and effective communication skills.
Department: Billing
Reports to: Billing Manager
Schedule/Type: FT - hybrid/hourly M-F
Wage: Commensurate with experience
Bonus Eligibility: No
Requirements
Essential Duties
- Generate and review accounts receivable reports for outstanding insurance/patient balances.
- Monitor billings for accuracy and communicate with personnel to resolve discrepancies or verify unusual items.
- Contact insurance companies to resolve denied and underpaid claims.
- File appeals with insurance companies to collect on denied claims.
- Receive and resolve customer account problems and discrepancies.
- Answer patient billing questions both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. A college degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in an orthopedic or medical setting.
Performance Requirements:
- Managed care networks and insurance carriers.
- Accounts receivable functions including CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Current Medicare Compliance, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Rules, regulations, procedures, and work performed in the assigned area.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong basic mathematical skills.
- High degree of organization.
Company Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life/AD&D – Guardian
- 16 days of PTO per year
- 7-7.5 paid holidays per year
- EAP
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
Benefit Options Requiring Employee Contributions:
- Medical
- HSA and FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Flex Spending Accounts
- General Purpose Healthcare FSA
- Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance)
- 401(k)
Closing Date: July 31st, 2024
Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and welcome the opportunity to build a talented and inclusive workforce. In our recruitment and employment practices, we adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of employment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our patients and community effectively. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or identity.)
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