Medical Billing: Hiring Entry Level Positions
Medical Billing: Hiring Entry Level Positions
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Job Description
A Front Desk Medical Billing Patient Advocate is responsible for handling billing and insurance claims. Job duties include answering telephones and responding to and sending faxes and/or emails responsible for incoming and outgoing addition to scheduling patient visits and assisting with questions about the facility the front desk candidate will also receive patient payments record them in a database and provide receipts to patients work within multiple EMR (Electronic Medical Records) platforms clearinghouses and payor portals. The candidate must strive to deliver the highest of customer service standards. This position works collaboratively with the Account Management team and in accordance with established billing and collections policies and procedures.
Position is NOT remote - 100% in an office atmosphere
ACCEPTING Entry Level candidates - if you meet these requirements:
1) Customer service background: hospitality retail call center etc
2) Tech savvy - can navigate through software (after training) and can pick up training quickly
3) Certificate for medical billing and/or coding
4) Can handle multiple tasks & is detail oriented
5) Can work independently is dependable is responsible and is looking for a CAREER and not just a paycheck.
Qualifications :
Preferred 2 years experience in a front desk medical office position BUT will open this position to Entry Level candidates with little to no experience
Experienced and comfortable with calling insurance companies OR is comfortable with speaking on the phone & is articulate
Preferred 2-4 years of college OR customer service background OR has completed or in school for medical billing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as you will be speaking with patients insurance representatives medical billing staff and/or Account Management team on a weekly basis
Must have worked with EMR software OR is tech savvy and is willing to learn new software
Anatomy and medical terminology knowledge preferred BUT not required.
Experience with taking phone calls scheduling appointments taking patient payments OR has customer service background BUT MUST be comfortable with speaking on the phone.
Must maintain HIPAA standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional
Must be able to multi-task and balance numerous priorities
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent organizational skills and must be detailed oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word
Strong computer and typing skills
Positive friendly approachable disposition
Must have the ability to work independently with effective time management skills
Experience calling payers for claim status is extremely helpful BUT not required
Knowledge and experience in Insurance Verification and Authorizations is preferred BUT not required
Additional Information :
POSITION DESCRIPTION (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
HIGH VOLUME calls: Inbound & Outbound. 70% of day will be on the phones.
Obtains revenue by recoding and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; filing collecting and expediting third-party claims.
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; assisting with placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.
Protects patients rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Answer telephone calls from patients requesting to make a payment schedule an appointment etc.
Responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail
Responsible for sending and receiving faxes to necessary parties
Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
Enter data such as history and extent of disease diagnostic procedures and treatment into computer database
Compile abstract and maintain patient medical records to document condition and treatment
Review records for completeness accuracy and compliance with regulations
Other tasks as deemed necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
MUST be able to wear telephone headset for 70% of your day
MUST be able to use a landline telephone/phone through PC software to speak to patients clients insurance companies and/or assigned by senior management.
MUST be able to verbally speak without accommodations face to face through landline through PC phone video conferencing
and/or other means required to perform job duties.
MUST be able to view computer screens for the duration of your work shift.
Continuous sitting throughout the work shift
Repetitive movements of hands fingers and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
Must be able to work standard office equipment: computers fax machines copiers printers telephones etc.
Frequently bends kneels and crouches
Must be able to read small print
Stooping and bending to files supplies mobility to complete tasks
Frequently lifts carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing 10-20lbs
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Must be able to handle stress
Work requires hand dexterity for office machine operation
PERFORMANCE MANDATES
Client communication returned within 24 hours
Patient Communication returned within 24 hours
Internal organizational communication returned within 24 hours
Attendance and participation in area client and organizational meetings
Timely completion of all required and staff development elective education courses
The constant ability to remain professional and respectful in all internal and external communication
Other position related duties as identified by leadership
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
