Billing associate

Job Details

Job Location

Danbury - Danbury, CT

Salary Range

$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

This position reports to the Central Billing Office Managers, and is primarily responsible for balancing all daily money from all office locations, along with preparation of the daily deposit.

Preparation of batches of insurance and patient checks for payment poster. Scans check batches into the File Magic system.

Updating the accounting database with daily deposit amounts.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (no weekends)

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching profit sharing
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA options
• Life insurance / AD&D / STD / LTD
• Paid time off
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Balance and log in database all co-pays collected from all office locations within 24 hours of receipt.
• Keep a spreadsheet of all copays to identify if any are missing.
• Copy and balance checks and EOB's for the payment poster to post, within 24 hours from receipt of checks.
• Return checks to patients when balances are not owed within 72 hours of receipt.
• Balance all money from all areas for the daily deposit and prepare for the bank within 24 hours of receipt.
• Scan all checks and EOB's into a database for storage and reference.
• Update the daily spreadsheet for the controller of the daily deposit and credit card information
• Update and manage several spreadsheets to ensure CPS and banking #s match
• Organize and files co-pay receipts.
• Must be able to communicate thoroughly and effectively with the members of the Registration
• Department and Registration Manager regarding the balancing of individual batches.
• Perform other related duties that may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong sensory skills, such as visual acuity, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move constantly throughout the workday
• Good speaking and listening skills
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
• Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and / or carry up to 15 lbs

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in private practice required (3 years highly desirable)
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Pleasant personality and patience is required
• High degree of composure and interpersonal skills
• Bookkeeping / Banking experience a plus
• Previous experience in medical office setting and banking experience preferred
• Experience and familiarity with medical office billing policies and procedures
• Devoted to teamwork and portraying the company in a very positive manner
• Maintain proper, courteous, and helpful telephone etiquette
• Organized, accountable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail
• Excellent written, verbal , interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately prioritize problems & initiatives
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

OrthoConnecticut, delivering exceptional care and real results has always been our mission, though we did things a little differently when we opened our doors in 1954.

Today, we provide orthopedic care in a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, in which we provide the full spectrum of high-quality services under one roof.

Now we can diagnose and treat the complete range of musculoskeletal issues for all ages in one easily accessible location with minimal wait time and a more efficient patient experience.

One thing that hasn't changed since in 1954 : our commitment to you

OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Last updated : 2024-02-25