Medical Billing Specialist Full Time

Medical Billing Specialist at Houston Physicians Hospital The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for performing all billing and collection-related duties on patient accounts. Performs a variety of Medical Records duties such as chart analysis, abstracting, audits, and coding. Prepares and responds to correspondence and records for the release of patient information. This position is expected to be knowledgeable of the specific provisions in the managed care contracts as they relate to billing/reimbursement. Individual shall be knowledgeable of the most current coding policy and patient confidentiality requirements. Individual shall be flexible to perform a variety of duties. This position requires strong interpersonal skills to regularly interact professionally, promptly, and courteously with patients, physicians, and their offices and other Center personnel to maintain strong public and community relations while responding to their inquiries/requests. May be assigned additional delegated responsibilities and special assignments. Qualifications 2+ years of ASC or Hospital revenue cycle or collections experience. Ability to read and interpret insurance explanations of benefits and managed care contracts. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external clients. Must be able to multi-task and handle competing priorities while meeting or exceeding deadlines. Knowledge or experience working with a variety of health care insurance payers is preferred. Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook. Advantx, Vision, HST, Waystar experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent. What We Offer Competitive wages Opportunities to better yourself professionally Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Programs Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account Education Assistance Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)