Medical Billing Specialist

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

IMS is searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill an approximately 6–9-month Medical Billing position. The Billing Specialist is accountable for processing medical claim information through data-entry in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), researching, and correcting data entry errors. This position uses knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes to determine the appropriate order and combination of alpha, numeric or symbolic data to ensure accuracy in entering medical claim information by following the CMS coding guidelines. Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed

Responsibilities:

• Audit alpha, numeric or symbolic data from the EMR for patient billing purposes using knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Research and query coding and documentation discrepancies
• Compiles, sorts and prioritizes audits based on dates of service
• Remains current on the specific data requirements as dictated by various government and private insurance carriers
• Ensures strict confidentiality of patient records
• Develops productive working relationships with co-workers by exhibiting honesty, tact, respect and flexibility in order to meet department and organization objectives
• Participates in in-service training activities and staff meetings and is available to participate in additional educational/ training sessions to expand skills
• Uses coding knowledge to assist peers in daily tasks and activities

Requirements: 

 1-year minimum experience required, specifically medical office/physician coding and medical chart review/auditing of documentation

• Knowledge of Athena EMR system preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel & Word
• Bilingual preferred
• 1-2-years' experience as an AR follow-up / billing specialist required
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational ability
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and subordinates of all levels
• Computer skills in the Microsoft environment: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Recognizes possible solutions to problems and is able to explain issues and propose solutions
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED required

Benefits of Working with IMS:

• You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment 

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Joining IMS is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.  Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!