Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Checking eligibility and benefits verification for office visits, treatments, and procedures
Communicate cost with patient(s) prior to appointment
Calculate cost for basic treatments (hydration, office visit, port flush, etc) and note it into the patient’s toolbar
Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy
Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances
Verify prior authorization is in place prior to treatment
Verify if cost is noted on the patient’s account prior to treatment
Conduct a full benefits investigation when necessary
Report any major issue(s) to the billing manager or Billing Lead
Any other tasks asked upon you by the billing manager, physicians or management team
Job Skills:
Focused
Professional
Attention to detail
Ability to create a productive work environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Effective communication
Qualifications
High school diploma (required)
One year experience in a medical billing office setting
Working knowledge of all Microsoft office computer programs.
Working knowledge of excel spreadsheets
Working knowledge of EMR system
Working conditions:
In office position
Basic physical requirements:
Climbing
standing for long periods of time
Stooping
Sitting and typing for long periods of time
Lifting up to 10 lbs
Travel Requirements:
Travel as needed for any billing needs necessary
Compensation:
Non-exempt, hourly position
Hourly range of $18.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience and time with the company .
Between 38 and 40 hours per week. Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with a 1 (one) hour lunch break. Friday’s 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 1 (one) hour lunch break.
Benefits:
Full medical coverage for the employee, can choose between Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross Plans
HSA available to those who chose Blue Cross
Dependents and Spouses can be added at the employee's expense
Vision and Dental Plans offered to the employee at the employee expense
Vision plans are included in the Kaiser Medical Plan if you choose Kaiser as your medical insurance.
401k and profit sharing plans available after 1 year of hire
Colonial Life, Accident, Cancer plans offered
Scrub stipend in the spring and fall, $125
Monthly cell phone stipend of $15.00
PTO package (Vacation) -Accrue 1.54 hours per pay period from date of hire. Accrual rate increases at the 1 year, 5 year and 10 year anniversary.
