Medical Billing Associate

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job description

NJPNI Billers and Coding / Collection Staff members are expected to maintain all licenses and credentials required by state and federal law. Participation in educational opportunities as possible is encouraged. Maintaining competency and understanding of all relevant laws and policies is required. COMPENSATION CAN BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities :

Maintains competency and performs all necessary functions for medical and surgical billing and collections

Maintains and updates billing and collection data daily

Resolves billing and collection conflicts for patients and their families, office staff and insurance carriers

Establishes payment arrangements with patient per company policy

Performs insurance claim follow-ups for insurance denials and appeals

Monitors accounts to identify overdue payment

Keeps close contact with collections agency to monitor patient accounts

Works collectively with all NJPNI office staff

Documents and records all communications with patients, families and insurance carriers

Assists manager with production and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Examines and reviews “Explanation of Benefits” (EOB’s) with patients and their families

Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations with area of expertise

Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with established policies and procedures including patient confidentiality / patient rights, government, insurance and third-party payer regulations

Identifies and implements methods to automate and streamline revenue cycle processes through use of the electronic medical record / GE system

Completes and maintains credentialing of clinical staff with insurance carriers and hospitals as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule : 8 hour shift

No nights

No weekends

Experience :

Medical billing / Coding : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Morristown, NJ 07960 : Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location : In person