ONCOLOGY MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST for Mobile, AL
M-F 8-5
$18.00/hour
***MUST HAVE: Hospital Billing and claim follow-up experience.
Responsibilities:
Collect payments for outstanding claims and ensure payments received are reconciled correctly.
Research insurance denials and submit corrections.
Maintain knowledge of current government and carrier regulations relevant to the industry.
Ability to read/interpret EOBs.
Communicate clearly and professionally, in both written and verbal manners with internal personnel, payors, providers, patients and other authorized representatives in regard to outstanding balances.
Identify and report trends in carrier payments and denials, which includes documentation of actions taken to resolve issues.
Review and take appropriate action against correspondence (including EOBs, RAs, denial letters) within a timely manner.
Responsible for all aspects of follow up and collections on accounts. This includes making outbound calls to payers and accessing payer websites.
Requirements, Skills & Abilities
High school diploma or GED required. Associates or bachelor s degree preferred.
Three-year experience with appeal submissions and/or accredited 4-year college degree and/or medical billing/coding certificate.
An overall understanding of the insurance billing and denial process through completion.
Exemplary customer service skills Attention to detail and ability to complete the job with minimal errors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook Knowledge of HIPPA guidelines
Strong research and problem solving abilities
Job requires employee to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
