Billing Specialist Dover, NJ, USA Req #10931 Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Welcome to Zufall Health! Position Summary Reporting to the Billing Claims Manager, the Billing Specialist is responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities + Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies + Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies + Preauthorization’s for procedures + Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Director of billing + Conducts self in accordance with ZHC’s employee handbook + Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations + Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices + Knowledge of computer programs + Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices + Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment + Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner + Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public + Learn and apply the trauma informed care principles with the scope of the position + Must be well organized and detail oriented Education, Training, and Experience + Associate degree in related field + Minimum two years’ experience in a community health setting + Two years’ experience as a medical billing specialist + Experience working with community service agencies + Knowledge of Microsoft Office, keyboarding, and use of electronic medical records As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire. Zufall Health an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for taking the time to apply! Other details + Job Family Non-Clinical + Pay Type Hourly + Min Hiring Rate $21.00 + Max Hiring Rate $24.34 + Dover, NJ, USA <