Medical Billing Specialist Position Control number

SUMMARY :

U.M. FDSP Associates is anon-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. U.M. FDSP Associates is the organization that provides patient carefocused staffing for the clinic operations so that facultyand students may provide patient care to the public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balanceand employee well-being. Our benefits include :

• Time Off : Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days, plus 17 paid Federal holidays. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving off, as well as a full winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance options.
• Retirement : 401(k) with a competitive employer match of up to 6%.
• Work Schedule : Normal operations hours are Monday through Friday.

We prioritize flexibility, health, andfinancial security, creating an environment where employees can thrive bothprofessionally and personally.

A medical billing and coding job involves reviewingpatient medical records to accurately assign standardized codes for diagnoses,procedures, and services, then submitting claims to insurance companies andpatients to ensure healthcare providers receive proper payment. Keyresponsibilities include managing electronic records, verifying insurance,following up on denied claims, and maintaining patient data confidentialitywhile collaborating with both patients and insurance providers.

Key Responsibilities :

Preparing and submitting claims / preauthorization toinsurance companies and patients for services rendered.

Verifying insurance coverage, processing payments, and trackingoutstanding balances.

Investigating and resolving denied or partially paidclaims, correcting errors, and resubmitting for payment.

Answering inquiries from patients regarding their bills andinsurance.

Maintaining organized, accurate, andconfidential electronic health records (EHR).

Note : The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform otherrelated duties assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); twoyears' related experience as a medical billing specialist. Must be a Certified Medical BillingProfessional.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Employeesin this job class may be required to receive immunization to prevent illnessdue to exposure to blood borne pathogens.

This job description is designed to give an outline ofwhat job duties are expected of this position. As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of theposition's duties. UM FDSP Associates P.A.,and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary,without advance notice. The jobdescription is not intended to create an employment contract and should not beconstrued as such.