Job description
Job description
Full Job Description:
A robust Rheumatology medical practice in San Leandro CA is seeking an experienced and dedicated medical biller / Insurance eligibility specialist, who is well versed in all aspects of the revenue cycle management process and insurance eligibility. Responsibilities:
- Run aging reports and research, collect, appeal or re-bill
- Initiate written appeals for contract discrepancies and underpayments
- Correct and appeal claims
- Process payments
- Research and follow up through phone calls, investigative work, and rebilling to assure accounts are resolved in a timely manner
- Review underpayment to determine reason and appropriate action required to correct discrepancies
- Handle all levels of questions from insurance companies, governmental agencies, and patients
- Identify and resolve patient billing questions
- Follow up on unpaid insurance claims and self-pay balances
- Post charges.
- Investigate the rejected claim to see why denial was issued.
- Enhance the billing department by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
- Check insurance eligibility before patients come for their appointments.
- Flexible in taking on new work assignments and working in new processes.
- Bi Monthly status report to Office Manager and CFO
- All other assignments are directed by Office Manager/ CFO
Qualifications
- 5+ years of related experience in medical insurance billing required
- Must have EMR/EHR experience. Epic a plus!
- Thorough knowledge of coordination of benefits
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
Salary: Based on experience
Benefits: 401k, PTO, Paid Holiday, Health, Dental, and Vision
Please reply with your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25 - $30 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Leandro, CA 94578: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- ICD-10: 3 years (Preferred)
- Medical billing: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person