What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Biller - Per Diem position at ST?
Assistant Biller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the insurance authorization and billing process for the ABA department. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to managing patient accounts, follow up on claim issues, assisting in payroll responsibilities, obtaining referrals and authorizations, as well as, participating in coordination of our staff and patient needs.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Manage patient accounts, including copays/ deductibles.
- Follow up on claim issues with insurance company.
- Assist Director with payroll.
- Audit and submit insurance/ Medicaid
- Work as liaison in collaboration and follow up with billing company.
- Responsible for overseeing and collaborating with insurance authorization process for ABA such as initial benefit verification, pre-authorization, and account follow-up.
- Obtain referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures.
- Check eligibility and benefits verification for Insurance/ Medicaid patients monthly.
- Prepare paperwork to submit to insurance for client pre-certification of services.
- Maintain insurance and patient files.
- Provide support to clients regarding insurance issues.
- Verify authorizations and follow-up on pending authorizations as needed.
- Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations.
- Communicate issues, information and support needs to Director.
- Prepare various reports as needed for Director.
- Cooperate with others to balance the workload and meet project deadlines of the department.
- Other duties as assigned, requested, and/or necessary.