Billing Specialist

SUMMARY: General billing duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains & reviews prior authorization log/updates staff and systems
• Maintains billing database – billing, submitting and reviewing charges
• Transmits billing to ARCAID/ZIRMED according to Medicaid/Insurance guidelines
• Insurance verifications/insurance denial follow ups/credentialing
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None at this moment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Requirements that are representative of their ability to perform essential tasks
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training
• Experience in medical office setting
• Excellent computer skills especially MS Office
• Basic accounting skills – 10 Key and typing skills
• Knowledge of medical codes
• Knowledge of Arkansas Medicaid billing procedures
• Must be able to organize and handle multiple tasks

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, staff, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic mathematic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division..

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to successfully perform those duties and tasks that are essential to the function of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonable accommodations will be made for those individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jonesboro, AR 72401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location