Job Opening – Billing Representative

Posted – August 15, 2018 – August 22, 2018

Job Title:         Billing Representative                                           

Location:         Business Office – Voorhees                                                    

Hours:              Monday – Friday – 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY – The purpose of this position is to perform all aspects of third party radiology billing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete assigned work on a daily basis with attention to productivity, which may include charges, payments, billing inquiries, electronic submission, collections and A/R follow-up
• Log payment batches, distribute claim edits and electronic exception reports
• Electronic claim submission as assigned by management
• Work rejections via EDI and/or payment denials
• Ability to write claim inquiries in a concise and accurate manner to ensure payment of claims
• Investigate and document errors in accounts to ensure records are accurately corrected
• Help coworkers with any questions and/or problems
• Ability to run EFTs and ERAs, when needed
• Follow-up with insurance carriers and/or provider representative
• Work A/R for an assigned insurance carrier as determined by management on a monthly basis
• Answer phones within three (3) rings and responds to caller in a courteous and professional manner. Escalate phone calls to supervisor and/or management as required.
• Participate as requested in cross-training effects to ensure maximal use of staff skills and maintain full coverage for billing functions
• Must maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and Corporate Compliance regulations
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years experience in accounts receivable resolution is required
• Proficient computer skills

Training and Experience

• Two (2) or more years experience in accounts receivable resolution is required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Current, thorough working knowledge of physician third party billing regulations, processes, electronic billing, etc.
• Good data entry skills
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Proficient with computer spreadsheet software
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Working knowledge of business office equipment (i.e. fax machine, copier, keyboard, mouse, etc)

Physical Demands of the Position – The position requires sitting for 75% of scheduled shift as well as walking, standing, reaching and lifting folders or boxes (less than 25 pounds). Continuous use of computer keyboard, computer mouse and multiline telephone is required during scheduled shift.

 Working Conditions – The position is performed in an indoor setting in close proximity to coworkers.

Disclaimer – The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.