Senior Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, we are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for our patients through state-of-the-art medical care. We are committed to providing comprehensive eye care and surgery for children and adults. We stress excellent service and consideration for the patient and constantly strive to provide the best medical and surgical care available anywhere.

Pay starting from $25 per hour depending on experience

Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm, 40 hours per week.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package including, health and dental insurance, and sick/vacation leave. Generous 401k up to 13% after one year of employment
• Paid holidays

As a Senior Medical Billing Specialist, you’ll need a broad understanding of revenue cycle management, coding and compliance knowledge including ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS II. You should also have a good understanding of various insurance medical policies, requirements and guidelines. Strong ability to problem solve using multiple means such as office training manuals, internal e-mail guidelines, payer websites, internet search features etc. In addition to you will also be working with patients regarding outstanding bills, and handling incoming patient and insurance calls, and assisting with billing discrepancy/issues.

Criteria:

• 7-10 years in medical billing experience
• Experience in insurance claims submission and timely follow up
• Denial management and prompt appeals
• Payment posting and reconciliation
• Insurance eligibility and benefits verification and understanding
• AR aging analysis and resolution (full revenue cycle knowledge)
• Prior experience in handling complex payer issues and escalations
• Experience in high volume medical practices or specialty medical clinic
• Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
• Exercises and demonstrate good problem-resolution skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.