Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Medical Billing And Coding SpecialistUnder the supervision of the Revenue Manager, the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist is responsible for the administration of claims for services provided to clients with commercial health insurance plans and other contracts for new lines business.Essential Functions:Collaborates with administrative staff to identify new referrals and potential new insurance plans monthly.Coordinates with administrative staff to ensure client eligibility and authorization for services at the frequency required by the insurance plan.Administration of claims submission and responses.Collaborates with Billing Associates to bill Medi-Cal as secondary insurance.Administers billing and collection activities for client copays, coinsurance, and deductible amounts.Monitors accounts receivable by commercial health insurance plan and initiates collection of overdue balances.Assists the Revenue Manager, administrative, quality improvement, and other staff in identifying and addressing the root causes of claim denials.Completes other duties as assigned.Minimum Required Education and Experience:Must have a High School or equivalency degree and a minimum of four years of medical billing experience with an emphasis on commercial insurance providers. Strong knowledge of coding requirements. Experience with Waystar software preferred. Must have knowledge of the English language. Must have knowledge of PC hardware and software operations and applications.Position/Site Requirements:Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards. Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening test. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California. Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.Physical Requirements:Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently. Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle (may be up to 100 miles driving distance). Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes the coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands and fingers for typing, writing and working with files.Compensation: Pay Range: $24.63 - $33.86Benefits: Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Life Insurance plan for employee and family 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay Mental Health Day 5 Bereavement Days Costco Membership (Gold Star) Retirement Savings Plan (403B) 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Mileage Reimbursement (.76¢ per mile) Working Advantage Discount Program Verizon Wireless Discount Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus Program