Medical Billing Specialist

ONE Health Ohio3 months ago
Youngstown, OH, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join Our Team as a Medical Billing Specialist! At One Health Ohio, we believe in fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes both our team and our patients. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive workplace where your contributions truly matter! Do you have prior billing experience in dental or medical settings? Are you looking for a role that blends your billing expertise with a clinical touch? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
  • Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
  • Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
  • Prepares, reviews, and sends patient statements.
  • Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans.
  • Follows and reports the status of delinquent accounts.
  • Reviews accounts for possible assignment, makes recommendations to the Director of Billing and Reimbursement, and prepares information for the collection agency.
  • Performs daily backups on the office computer system.
  • Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting, and resubmitting claims to third-party payers.
  • Processes payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.
  • Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
  • Conducts self in accordance with the employee handbook.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
  • Ensures accurate billing and coding as per regulations.
  • Works with the administrator in training providers in coding and the EMR system.

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Biller (Required)
  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in medical billing (Preferred)
  • Certified Coder (Preferred)

Benefits & Perks

  • Affordable Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) with dollar-for-dollar matching (up to 4%)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

Required Skills

EMR System Proficiency
Insurance Payment Processing
Patient Statement Preparation
Problem Resolution
Billing and Coding Accuracy
Medical Billing
Clean Claims Submission
Communication Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Customer Service