Requirements: English
Company: Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Region: Kentwood, Estados Unidos
POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for patient customer service, insurance and patient payment posting, account receivable review, resolution of unpaid and denial claims from insurance carriers, patient account collection and working with outside collection vendors.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssist incoming calls to the billing department in a prompt and courteous manner; researching account balances for payment resolution.Verify patient insurance coveragePost all patient payments by line item in a timely and accurate manner. Balance transactions at the completion of each batch.Process refund forms for all accounts identified during posting as overpaid.Manage relationships with staff from assigned insurance carriersProcess hard copy claims for work compensation, attaching records and explanation of benefits.Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.Performs other duties or functions as assigned. REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**Education, Training and Experience**:High school diplomaThree years of medical billing experience required**Specific skills, knowledge and abilities**:Working knowledge of medical billing, specifically workers compensationStrong verbal communication skillsHighly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivatedMicrosoft Office and Windows based computer applications**Motor, sensory and physical requirements**:Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeFrequent bending, stooping, lifting and reaching requiredEmployee may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment- Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight