Billing Associate (TEMP) - FlexStaff

Job description

Performs various billing, collection and third party reimbursement functions.
Responsibilities:
• Enters charges, payments, and adjustments into department computer system and/or posts to manual records. Reviews batches to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies patient demographics, third-party coverage, codes, allowances, etc.
• Prepares bills and/or correspondence to third-party carriers and/or patients for reimbursement for services rendered.
• Attends to telephone inquiries, audits and mail applicable to accounts receivable. Sets up financial agreements with patients, as required.
• Keeps billing files organized. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly records of fees collected.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior third party insurance billing experience, required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Coding certificate: AAPC required

Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).