Medical Billing Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This medical Billing Representative position is responsible for updating patient information and handling all contract billing appropriately; responsible for following up on accounts receivable and resolving delinquent accounts; and responsible for performing all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.

Essential Functions of a Billing Representative

• Responsible for all aspects of follow up and collections, including making telephone calls.
• Create and maintain contract information within the contract module.
• Maintain current and accurate fee schedules for every contract.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with contacts for contracts bills.
• Ensure timeliness of payment based on contract agreements.
• Assess and bill late fees when applicable.
• Manage and maintain desk inventory, complete reports, and resolve high priority and aged inventory.
• Participate and attend meetings, training seminars and in-services to develop job knowledge. Participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual performance evaluation process with their supervisor.
• Respond timely to emails and telephone messages as appropriate.

Competencies/Skills

• Experience with insurance billing
• Experience with practice management software and workflows

Required Education and Experience

• HS/Diploma GED equivalent
• 2-5+ years of Healthcare Insurance Collections
• Must have strong AR follow up experience.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full time/40

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.