Billing Specialist

OP Specialty Bracing is growing, and we believe our team is the key to our success. We are hiring a Billing Specialist to join our team. If you are a motivated, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply today! Job Description Patient Billing Functions Authorization of benefits Acquisition of all necessary claim documentation Collections Follow through on outstanding claims and cash applications All actions relating to delinquent accounts, collections agencies, special adjustments, and/or write offs Responsibilities Collect all the information necessary to work with insurance claims and patient billing. Research, correct, and re-submit rejected and denied claims. Research, administer and resolve any billing discrepancies; resubmit rejected and denied claims if necessary. Works with payers to resolve outstanding claims issues and ensures the resolution of any collections issues for self-pay balances. Ensure patient demographic and insurance information is input correctly into the Athena billing system. Ensure patient encounter information is input and coded correctly. Bill patients for their responsible portions of claim. Prepare appeals to denied claims. Qualifications Strong math and data entry skills. Knowledge of insurance process, medical terminology and coding. Experience with billing and payment cycles for medical accounts; O&P experience highly preferred. Solid experience working with Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance, insurance verification, authorization, and reimbursement. Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel), spreadsheets, and medical billing software. Perform all other duties as required. Benefits Offered for Eligible Employees Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&DD Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays OPSB is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr