CarepathRx transforms hospital pharmacy from a cost center into an active revenue generator through a powerful combination of technology, market-leading pharmacy services and wrap-around services.
Job Details:
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Billing Specialist for our Revenue Cycle Team. In this position you will be responsible for the billing and or collections of insurance claims. This part time position will require at least 24 hours per week Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
Understand Third Party Billing and Collection Guidelines.
Identify root cause of issues and demonstrate the ability to recommend corrective action steps to eliminate future occurrences of denials.
Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of billing, collections, appeals, payments and adjustments of accounts.
Meet quality assurance, benchmark standards and maintain productivity levels as defined by management.
Processes patient and insurance changes
Processes Home Infusion/Nursing claims
Processes rejections and denials to determine if the claim needs to be refiled or submitted for an appeal with the payer
Reviews patient information in appropriate system to determine why the claim is unpaid, if an adjustment is valid and whether additional approval is required
Able to identify billing trends
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate with patients, payors, outside agencies, and public through telephone, electronic and written correspondence.
Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner.
Helpful, knowledgeable, and polite while maintaining a positive attitude
Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
Knowledge of Home Infusion
Knowledge of insurance policies and requirements
Knowledge of medical billing practices and of billing reimbursement
Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information.
Multi-task along with attention to detail
Must be able to accurately perform simple mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem-solving skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Collections or medical billing experience with basic understanding of ICD9, CPT4, HCPCS, and medical terminology is preferred.
Familiarity with third party payor guidelines and reimbursement practices and available financial resources for payment of balances due is beneficial.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of HCN 360 and/or CPR+ preferable
Medicare knowledge of billing requirements specific to DMEMAC
Qualifications
Background investigation (company-wide)
Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and effective problem-solving skills are necessary.
High school diploma or GED equivalent
One to three years of related prior work experience in a team-oriented environment
Experience in medical field and administrative record management
Strong customer service background
Physical Demands
Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking or listening
Requires close vision to small print on computer and or paperwork
CarepathRx provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Drug-free work environment. Must be eligible to work in this country.