Patient Financial Billing Specialist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PFS Billing Specialist is responsible for payment posting, collections at front desk and scheduling. This position requires additional duties if requested by Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Billing
• Customer Service
• Collections & Payment posting
• Review for insurance information, medical necessity and other pertinent information as related to billing
• Verify insurance information via online resources, as well as by telephone
• Navigate through Meditech to locate supporting documentation that may be relative to the billing process
• Attempt to initiate contact with patients when insurance information is not provided at the time of service
• Skip trace using online tools and resources
• Scheduling of patients for appointments
• Data entry of patient demographics
• Select and add appropriate payor to patient accounts
• Recognize and identify appropriate level of service
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and HCPCS codes, as well as associated modifiers
• Other duties as assigned by PFS Director and/or Management

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma and/or two years of Medical Billing, Collection and or Payment posting experience.
• Must have healthcare experience and/or knowledge of the process of duties.
• Ability to demonstrate proper time management skills as related to daily schedules and productivity.
• Aptitude for appropriate use of a time keeping system.
• Must be computer literate.
• Skilled in data entry.
• Proficient typing skiills
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees and management.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance.

Note: Job description available upon request.All required documents must be presented at time of hire.EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer