What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Billing position at Southern Eye Center?
Medical Office Billing
Southern Eye Center is seeking an experienced person for our billing and insurance department. Knowledge and experience dealing with coding, billing, and insurance covering patient visits and procedures is required. Others need not apply.
The duties of this position may include:
- Timely charge entry and follow up on payer denials, perform research as necessary, and take necessary actions to ensure payment of outstanding claims.
- Posting of remittances for various insurance carriers.
- Identify errors and make corrections as necessary and appropriate.
- Report any denied claims or payment irregularities to the Billing Manager immediately, upon discovery.
- Research and resolve patient billing problems or issues, as requested.
- Respond quickly and effectively to inquiries focusing on fully resolving issues.
- Responsible for managing individual workload with focus on ensuring our charges are entered in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate effectively and politely.
- Performs all other duties as assigned in a professional, courteous and timely manner
Required/desired skill sets:
Ability to utilize a PC, practice management software, calculator, multi-line telephone, copier/scanner, and other typical office equipment.
Knowledge of general medical office processes and medical office billing in general. Knowledge of accounts receivable process and methods to work claims to ensure that payment is received.
Strong Medicare and Medicaid knowledge preferred.
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Must have excellent phone skills.
Must be able to think independently and work well within a team environment.
Must be able to complete tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy. Must be detail oriented.
Full time, Monday through Friday. No evenings or weekends!
High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
At Southern Eye Center we offers our staff:
· Competitive Salary
· Medical Insurance
· Dental, Vision, and Cafeteria Insurances available
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Holidays
· A Pleasant, Professional Work Environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16