Medical Billing Clerk I

Job Description

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

• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE JOB OFFER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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 :

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Eye Specialists of Mid-Fl P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.