Medical Billing Associate

Benefits 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Job Description NJPNI Billers and Coding/ Collection Staff members are expected to maintain all licenses and credentials required by state and federal law. Participation in educational opportunities as possible is encouraged. Maintaining competency and understanding of all relevant laws and policies is required. COMPENSATION CAN BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE Responsibilities Maintains competency and performs all necessary functions for medical and surgical billing and collections Maintains and updates billing and collection data daily Resolves billing and collection conflicts for patients and their families, office staff and insurance carriers Establishes payment arrangements with patient per company policy Performs insurance claim follow-ups for insurance denials and appeals Monitors accounts to identify overdue payment Keeps close contact with collections agency to monitor patient accounts Works collectively with all NJPNI office staff Documents and records all communications with patients, families and insurance carriers Assists manager with production and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports Examines and reviews "Explanation of Benefits" (EOB's) with patients and their families Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations with area of expertise Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with established policies and procedures including patient confidentiality/patient rights, government, insurance and third-party payer regulations Identifies and implements methods to automate and streamline revenue cycle processes through use of the electronic medical record / GE system Completes and maintains credentialing of clinical staff with insurance carriers and hospitals as needed Performs other duties as assigned Job Details Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift, No nights, No weekends Experience: Medical billing/Coding: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Morristown, NJ 07960: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr