What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator position at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for patient insurance, billing, payments, and collections.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Advise patients on payment options, collect payments, and enter payment into accounting software.
2. Bill out all charges for the practice.
3. Answer telephone calls regarding billing and charges.
4. Respond to inquiries from insurance companies and send out appropriate follow up.
5. Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies.
6. Generate appropriate reports and statements.
7. Batch credit card payments.
8. Evaluate collection reports and act on them accordingly.
9. Process electronic payments and EOB enrollment, scan EOBs.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Able to lift up to 25lbs and sit for prolonged periods of time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Maintain a high level of focus on patient and customer service, support, and commitment to our team.
- Ability to effectively manage job duties in a fast-paced environment, organized, attentive to details and engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
- Knowledge of dental and medical billing practices and basic insurance reimbursement strategies.
- Ability to work within computer and scheduling software.
- Observe all confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location