Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a healthcare environment by ensuring accurate billing processes and effective account management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and bring expertise in medical billing systems and practices.
Responsibilities:
• Manage payment arrangements and actively pursue overdue accounts to support revenue generation.
• Establish and monitor payment plans for patients with delinquent accounts, following up on lapses in payment.
• Utilize collection agencies and legal avenues, including testifying in court, to recover outstanding accounts.
• Compile and maintain Medicare bad-debt cost reports by tracking billings and monitoring collections.
• Initiate claims against estates by coordinating with the legal department and court clerks to resolve unpaid accounts.
• Facilitate payroll deductions and automatic transfers to secure payments for employee care balances.
• Interview pre-delivery patients to establish payment plans for obstetrical services and ensure timely billing.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to maintain operational compliance and report any compliance concerns.
• Protect sensitive billing and collection data by adhering to confidentiality standards.
• Participate in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current with industry practices and updates.• Proficiency in medical billing systems such as Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, and Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and applications like Epaces.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable (AR) processes, appeals, and benefit functions.
• Expertise in billing functions and claim administration within the healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and confidentiality requirements in medical billing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing payment plans and legal claims.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy in financial reporting and billing practices.