Medical Biller FT

TLC Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center is now hiring a Medical Biller/Collections Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience billing in a surgical environment a plus!

After patient transactions have been properly coded, create billing batches. Review information from the patient's file on system chart. Verify insurance coverage. Bill per procedure and appropriate contract. Verify procedures and check modifiers. Write off per USPI policy and surgery center guidelines. Calculate correct fee and process billing transactions. Print bills. Post billings. Send bills.

Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Healthcare background preferred. Six months of related experience and/or training. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting and math skills. Computer competency. Reasoning ability. Basic coding knowledge. PHYSICAL DEMANDS /

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working environment is representative of the essential functions of the job. Physical demands require employee to sit and answer the phone for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

Requirements Qualification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills using proper English grammar.
• Healthcare background billing experience preferred. Six months of related experience and/or training. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accounting and math skills. Computer competency. Reasoning ability. Basic coding knowledge. 
• Familiar with patient accounting software, especially AdvantX.
• Ability to read and understand insurance explanations of benefits and managed care contracts
• Knowledge of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.