Medical Billing Clerk I

EYE SPECIALISTS OF MID FLORIDA PA

Winter Haven, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Medical Billing Clerk is responsible for the timely collection of insurance and patient accounts receivable for the practice. Duties for this position would include the successful completion of all activities pertaining to the billing and collection of patient and insurance accounts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficient computer skills
Ability to problem solve
Detail oriented
Strong Communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
Team-oriented
Self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Data Entry

2. Processing medical bills by sending them to insurance providers and patients as necessary

3. Receiving, sorting, and tracking incoming payments

4. Maintaining organized financial records

5. Review the aging collection report as needed to ensure the timely collection of receivables

6. Review, submit, and monitor collection agency accounts

7. Enter notes on the patient ledger regarding information sent or received from insurance companies and patients

8. Review patient balances on the aging receivable report and take corrective action as needed to improve insurance and patient collection

9. Identify unpaid insurance claims that are more than 30 days old continuously:

Address claims that fall within timely filing deadlines first
Address highest dollar amount claims second
Address largest carriers third
Work the remainder of the report from beginning to end

10. Ensure collection of accounts receivable is within the MGMA standards for ophthalmology

11. Maintains proper standards of productivity as defined by management

12. Maintain practice confidentiality, follow HIPPA guidelines and the rules and regulations of the practice as documented in the practice team member handbook.

13. Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The majority of the time on-the-job is spent walking and sitting
At times the job may require weight to be lifted up to 50 pounds
The job requires the following types of vision: close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

OTHER

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The Billing Specialist II must be able to travel to various satellite locations as needed for work assignments. A valid Florida driver’s license is required. This job description is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities. The Billing Specialist II will perform all duties listed in this job description as well as any other assigned by management. Overtime may be required.