Billing Specialist

Summary: This position is responsible for handling post billing duties for all claims and handles all auto-posting of insurance payments. Works closely with team members in billing and accounts receivable to ensure claims and payments are handled and applied in a timely manner to patient accounts. Essential Functions: Review and prepare claims for accuracy and proper documentation. Process claims through electronic transmission or paper submission to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Payers for multiple Patient Care locations. Download electronic remits from clearing houses. Accurately post/reconcile AR payments and adjustments within the billing systems. Process monthly patient statements. Monitor and actively work open/aging AR to ensure timely collections. Organize and maintain Payer Remits Review and balance daily billing batches prior to close. Process bank deposits (hard copy Payer checks, patient payments from various patient care locations) organize and maintain records. Work to accurately state contractual allowances through loaded fee schedules. Perform other duties as assigned. May require training and travel to Roanoke office. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent One to three years’ experience in billing, collections and account reconciliation. One to three years’ experience working in the healthcare field. Requires knowledge of VA Medicaid and Medicare rules and guidelines. Work Environment and Physical Demands: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel. Occasionally may stand; walk; squat; bend; and reach/pull/push with hands and arms. Össur is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Founded in 1971, Össur is a global leader in non-invasive orthopedics that help people live a life without limitations. Our business is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies within the fields of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports. Recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, we invest significantly in research and product development—our award-winning designs support a better quality of life for millions of people around the world. Successful patient and clinical outcomes are further empowered via our educational programs and business solutions. Headquartered in Iceland, Össur has major operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with additional distributors worldwide. Our Employees Our mission is to improve people’s mobility. Every year, the effort and enthusiasm of our employees leads to many new solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Our values – honesty, frugality and courage – are the backbone of our business and we strive to live these values every day in everything that we do. If you are interested in combining your talents and ambition with those of our high-performing teams, please submit your information and resume for review. CLICK HERE to view global opportunities at Össur. If you experience any technical issues please contact: workdaysupport@ossur.com