Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Join Neuhaus Foot and AnkleDo you enjoy working in healthcare and looking for a change? Would you like to work in a professional environment where the #1 priority is taking care of people?If you want to be in a positive work environment that feels like a work family and have a career that is impactful and important to those you serve, you'll want to join Neuhaus Foot and Ankle.Position: Full-Time Medical Billing and Collections SpecialistSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shiftsLocation: In-personResponsibilities:Handle electronic medical billing and collections.Follow up on and collect unpaid claims.Verify insurance benefits.Prepare medical records for appeals.Ideal Candidate:Provides outstanding customer service.Willing to go the extra mile.Open to training the right candidate.Qualifications:Experience with medical accounts receivable (A/R) follow-up, denials, and appeals.Experience with claims submissions and rejection reports.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends impacting optimal reimbursement.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Education and Experience:Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.Preferred: Associate Degree in Accounting or Business.Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Requirements:Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail.Ability to multi-task and maintain focus in a fast-paced, highly distracting environment.Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.Working knowledge of financial practices.Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Good judgment and accurate data entry skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Desire to create a high-performance, effective team that produces consistent results.Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and leadership.Benefits:We have high expectations and provide a rewarding work environment for those that find Neuhaus Foot and Ankle the right fit. We protect our culture and care about your work environment. We offer perks and benefits such as ...24 days of PTO!401(k) with 3% salary contribution after the first yearMedical/Dental/Vision with $2,500 Annual Health Savings AccountCompany-paid $50,000 life insuranceThe potential for growth in the companyOngoing personal and professional development trainingCore values that promote work-life balance, a high standard of work delivery, and a self-starter mentalityOther details: Working conditions - sits, stands, and walks intermittently during working day.The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.Experience:Medical Billers & Coders: 1 year (Preferred)ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)