Medical Billing -Payment Poster/Charge poster and Insurance recovery experience required

DescriptionOrthopaedic Associates offers the expertise and experience of Board-certified specialists. With care and compassion, our surgeons take the time to get to know our patients, to carefully diagnose the source of the problem and to develop a treatment and recovery plan specific to your needs. Our surgeons are trained in minimally invasive techniques, including joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, foot and ankle, wound care, and small-incision approaches for fracture care. Minimally invasive techniques help speed recovery and generally result in minimized pain.POSITION:Medical Billing (Payment Poster/Charge Poster and insurance recovery exp. Req.)DEPARTMENT:Front Office / BillingWEBSITE: South Akers St. Suite 220 Visalia, CA 93277HIRING MANAGER:Javier Villicana, Practice AdministratorPHONE:(559) 733-3346BASE PAY:$17.50-$23.00STATUS:Non-ExemptACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS:Until FilledAVAILABLE:ImmediatelyWe are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.JOB SUMMARYA payment poster oversees the intake of payments, often in a medical billing office. In payment poster jobs, your responsibilities include accepting payments, processing billing statements, and conducting audits for each billing cycle.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESSeeking an experienced Medical Billing Payment Poster/Charge Poster with insurance recovery exp. for a busy orthopedic group. Must have 2 years of full-time experience as a Medical Billing Payment Poster/Charge Poster with Insurance recovery exp. Must be knowledgeable in medical codes to determine how much is owed and whether any outside insurance covers part or all of their balance.Post payments to applicable system and maintains Explanation of Review records as necessaryObtain Explanation of Review documentation and proof of payment records as necessaryMaintain a record of PPO discount names and ratesSort correspondences and other letters and routes to the most appropriate recipients as applicableCommunicate effectively with claims administrators and adjusters to submit necessary documentation for payment of claimsMaintain positive working relationships with claims administrators, adjusters, clients and other key stakeholdersReview payment records and performs audits to determine payment processing accuracy and gapsResponsible for documenting all correspondences and phone conversations regarding medical claims and paymentsWorks various assigned tasks in billing systemsComply with applicable HIPAA policies and proceduresAssist with assigned projects that pertain to billing under the direction of the Billing and Collections ManagerOther duties as assigned.SKILLS & ABILITIESVery strong verbal and written communication skillsDME experience a plusMust have excellent grammar and spellingWillingness to learn and show initiative at all timesA calm manner and patience working with insurers, peers, and otherspetent use of computer systemsStrong patient service and interpersonal skills as we are high on customer serviceExcellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent work ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentialityAbility to work well in a team environment while being able to prioritize, accept feedback, and manage conflict in a reasonable fashionAbility to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environmentHave experience with medical terminologies, diagnostic proceduresStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentEDUCATIONHigh school graduate or equivalentEXPERIENCEMinimum two years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare facility in medical billing and payment posting/charge posting insurance recovery exp. Bilingual a plus and orthopedic experience a big plus (but not required)