What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller position at iRecruit Tech?
SUMMARY:
We are urgently looking for a full-time, experienced Medical Billing Specialist for our lab client in Linden, NJ.
Candidate should be familiar with insurance companies, Medicare, WC, No Faults, Commercial, and Medicaid. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and willing to work a problem to its successful conclusion.
Previous Medical Billing experience in a Lab setting is required.
SKILLS:
High school diploma/GED required (College degree preferred)
Experience with medical billing and coding, preferably in a laboratory environment
Excellent customer service skills and phone manner
Ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid practices
Laboratory Medical Billing
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete authorization form or Prior authorization via online or over the phone, fax to insurance carriers
Contact insurance carriers to verify patients insurance eligibility benefits and requirements
Request, track, and obtain pre-authorization from insurance carries within time allowed for Lab services
Work in collaboration with doctor offices to obtain any additional clinical documentation that can be forwarded to insurance carrier
Follow up on Prior Authorization status with insurance carriers
Submit reimbursement requests to insurances.
Process insurance claims for private and employer insurance reimbursement
Work with patients to develop self-pay arrangements and payment plans
Enter charges accurately and expeditiously to ensure proper records handling and fast payment responses
Process and follow up on payer denials, consulting with the patient and/or his or her family as needed
Post payments in a timely manner
Initiate private pay collections after insurance cancellation, denial or other issue
Research and resolve client billing problems or issues
Create and work on Excel spreadsheet reports
Document payment records and issues as they occur
Training employees
Complete insurance audits paperwork
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday 9:00am -5:00pm
JOB TYPE:
Full Time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Laboratory Medical Billing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Denials and Appeals: 1 year (Preferred)
- Workers' compensation: 1 year (Preferred)
- No Fault: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location