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Growing Optometry practice is seeking a front desk assistant with medical billing experience. Looking for candidates with at least w years of experience, a cheerful disposition, team player, ability to multitask, self-starter, punctual, and has reliable transportation.
Responsibilities Include:
⢠Answering phones
⢠Greeting patients
⢠Insurance verification
⢠Vision and medical claim submittal
⢠Posting payments & generating statements
⢠Resolving denied or unpaid claims
⢠Following up on unpaid patient balances
⢠Managing the aging report, accounts receivable and communication with patients about outstanding balances
⢠Other duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
⢠Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member
⢠Communicate effectively both written and oral
⢠Ability to work independently with shifting roles, responsibilities and expectation in a changing environment
⢠Organization and time management skill that demonstrate the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under the pressure of tight deadlines.
⢠Demonstrate the ability to anticipate work needs, prioritize tasks, investigate discrepancies, effectively use professional judgment and perform follow through, with minimal direction.
⢠High level of attention to detail and accuracy to ensure successful submission of claims data
To Qualify You Must Have:
⢠High School Diploma
⢠2+ years of medical billing - vision billing is a plus
⢠Strong experience with submitting/editing claims
⢠Appeals/denials background
⢠Excellent attention to detail
⢠Reliable and punctual
⢠Must have a medical background or long-term career goal in the medical field
Additional Requirements:
Moderate physical activity required bending and reaching
Frequent sitting and standing required
Viewing computer screen continuously while seated for long periods of time
Ability to speak and hear clearly over the telephone is a must to perform duties effectively
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and references
