Billing Specialist

PURPOSE:

The Billing Specialist communicates with insurance companies, governmental entities and other physician offices regarding delinquent payments. He or she attempts to secure payment to maximize collections by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works the insurance aging report
• Calls the individual insurance companies whose balances are past due and follow through with any research, re-filing, etc. that needs to be done to obtain maximum payment
• Confers with insurance company by telephone, in an attempt to determine reason for lack of payment
• Records information about the status of collection efforts
• Sorts and files correspondence

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to travel as necessary; valid driver’s license
• Typing 30-35 wpm
• Ability to use basic computer, understanding and working on it
• Self-starter, with good organizational skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate and speak effectively before co-workers and management
• Must be able to fluently speak, write and understand English
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience working in billing/collections, preferably in the medical field

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Balancing: Yes
Crouching: Yes
Pulling: Yes
Carrying: Yes
Grasping: Yes
Sitting: Yes
Climbing: No
Kneeling: Yes
Standing: Yes
Crawling: No
Lifting: Yes
Seeing: Yes

Job Description Clause:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.