Billing specialist in Easton, Pennsylvania at The Weston Group

*Job Overview:*

We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical billing and coding, possess knowledge of medical terminology, and be proficient in medical office systems.

*Responsibilities:*

- Review and process medical bills for insurance claims

- Submission of corrected claims, reconsiderations, and appeals as necessary

- Work closely with insurance companies and provider representatives to get proper payment

- Communicate payment or denials that impact revenue to leadership

- Review outstanding accounts and aging reports

- Phone contact with patients and family members regarding out-of-pocket expenses and to resolve billing questions

- Communicate with insurance companies to resolve billing issues

- Maintain patient records and confidentiality

- Collaborate with professional staff to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information

*Preferred Experience:*

- Previous experience in medical billing, coding, or collections is preferred

- Familiarity with medical terminology, procedures, and DDE

- Proficiency in medical office systems and software

- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding standards

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, utilizing your billing expertise to ensure accurate reimbursement for services rendered. If you have a passion for healthcare administration and enjoy working with numbers and data, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8-4:30

Work Location: In person

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Ø High School Diploma or equivalent

Ø One year prior experience in billing of Medicare and third party insurance for professional services preferred.

Ø Post high school courses in insurance billing, data processing and medical terminology preferred.

Ø Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Ø Ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.

Ø Ability to process verbal information and input this information into computer system.

Ø Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer.

Ø Ability to operate modern office business machinery.

Ø Ability to converse in calm and friendly manner.

Ø Ability to communicate on phone.