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Billing Rep, Pulaski

Pulaski, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=61+Delano+St.+Pulaski+NY+USA+13142)

Description

Basic Function: To accurately collect and input billing data into the computer system

Principal Accountabilities:

+ Enter patient charges into the practice management system

+ Ensure patient and insurance information accurately into the practice management system

+ Verify and obtain insurance eligibilities for all patient visits

+ Verify billing charges with the chart note to make sure all charges match the coding guidelines and all procedures are billed correctly

+ Communicate questions in a task to providers regarding documentation and/or billing charges

+ Print and work Open Encounter Report daily

+ Work Credit Balance report and Aging reports

+ Be able to provide estimates, predeterminations and/or outreach

+ Complete and send out Medicaid threshold forms

+ Must be able to use the CPT and/or CDT coding book

+ Act as a backup for the Dental Billing or Billing Representative-payment poster

+ Reconcile and close receipts and charges to daily journal, computer generated reports to ensure accuracy

+ Assist in the training of Dental or Billing staff

+ Assist management in compiling necessary information for audits, both internal and those required by outside entities.

+ Other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by supervisor and/or management

+ Cross training for posting explanation of benefits

+ Post daily Time of Service, collection, slide, daily logs and/or incoming payments

+ Contact insurance companies to follow up on delinquent claims

+ Follow up on denied claims by sending claim status requests to appropriate insurance companies

+ Process claims for service via websites of insurance companies.

Requirements

+ High school graduate or GED

+ Must have the ability to maintain the knowledge of coding guidelines

+ Verbal and written communication skills, office applications preferred

+ Demonstrate proper judgment and decision making skills

+ Comply with the organizations code of conduct, safety rules and adheres to all company policies

+ Must be willing to and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors to our facility in an ethical, effective and professional manner

+ Must demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite and the practice management system

+ Must possess the ability to display compassion and work well in stressful situations

+ Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position

+ Upgrade to a higher level from Billing Rep. to Specialist to Senior would depend on length of employment, current work performance, how many insurances one is taking on and accuracy in completing in a timely fashion

Salary Description

$15.50-$18.00/hour Depending on Experience