billing specialist Dallas, TX
Job description
Company Overview:
Access TeleCare is the leading national provider of acute telemedicine technology and solutions to hospitals, health systems, post-acute providers, physician networks, and value-based care organizations since 2004. Built on proven and scalable infrastructure as an enterprise-wide solution, Access TeleCare's technology platform, Telemed IQ, rapidly deploys and seamlessly optimizes telemedicine programs across the continuum of care. Access TeleCare provides a supportive and dedicated partner presence, virtually delivering patient care through teleNeurology, telePsychiatry, teleCritical Care, telePulmonology, teleCardiology, teleInfectious Disease, teleNephrology, teleMaternal Fetal Medicine and other service lines, enabling healthcare organizations to build sustainable telemedicine programs across clinical specialties.
Position Summary:
The Billing Specialist position will be responsible for variety of task requiring data analysis, in-depth evaluation and sound judgment. As our medical Biller, your daily duties will include maintaining billing EMR, entering bills, appealing denied claims, working rejections and holds. To succeed in this role, you mist possess in-depth knowledge of billing EMR and medical insurance policies. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as communication with Insurance companies, Doctors, Hospitals and Upper management will form a large part of the job.
Essential Functions/Job Duties:
- Prepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companies
- Ensure the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date
- Review patient statements
- Collect and review referrals and pre-authorizations
- Call Hospitals to get patient Demographics and notes
- Monitor and record patient payments
- Investigate and Appeal denied claims
- Work hold and rejected claims
- Help patients develop payment plans
- Any additional duties given by management
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Medical Biller or similar role
- Solid understanding of Billing, Coding and EMR
- Must have the ability to multitask and mage time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of Billing, Coding and EMR
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Must also have a focus on regulatory and billing requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communications skills (written and oral) as well as demonstrate the ability to work effectively across departments
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office programs, communication, and collaboration tools in various operating systems
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines and self-manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment:
- Remote based environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- High growth, fast paced organization
- Ability to work overtime and irregular hours when needed
Benefits Include:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employer Paid 1x Life and AD&D (Supplemental available)
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
- PTO/Paid Holidays
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave
- Military Leave Pay
The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job. AAP/EEO Statement: Access TeleCare, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal
