Description
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FULLY REMOTE POSITION. CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF ROSEVILLE, MN.
Job Summary:
Tareen Dermatology is seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist with hands-on experience in claim submission, denial management, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and insurance reimbursement. This role is ideal for a candidate who has worked directly in medical billing and is comfortable managing the full revenue cycle within a fast-paced specialty practice.
This position requires occasional on-site meetings required. Ideal candidates are organized, independent, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Please note: This position is focused on medical billing and revenue cycle functions, including claim submission, payment posting, denial management, appeals, and accounts receivable follow-up. Candidates whose experience is primarily in patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorizations, call center operations, or front desk responsibilities may not meet the qualifications for this role.
Qualifications - Medical Billing Specialist
Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of medical billing experience required.
• Dermatology, surgical, or specialty practice billing experience preferred.Required Skills:
• Proficient in typing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Prior billing experience within a medical office/clinic preferred.
• Experience with patient registration, collecting payments and obtaining/verifying insurance information preferred.
• Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients and others on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to navigate Practice Management and EHR systems.Please note: This position is focused on medical billing and revenue cycle functions, including claim submission, payment posting, denial management, appeals, and accounts receivable follow-up. Candidates whose experience is primarily in patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorizations, call center operations, or front desk responsibilities may not meet the qualifications for this role.
Responsibilities:
• Reviewing visit coding, posting charges, payments, and adjustments, processing claims, working denials, customer service calls, working collections lists, maintaining related files and logs, and checking patient insurance eligibility.
• Processing of claims for reimbursement and ensures all necessary documentation and attachments are included with claims. Interacts with physicians and administrators to coordinate communication of billable services to patients.
• Gathers and exchanges information necessary to ensure timely processing and reimbursement of claims and to promote maximum cash flow and reduce outstanding days in accounts receivable.
• Generates revenue by making payment arrangements, collecting accounts, and monitoring and pursuing delinquent accounts.
• Collects delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients, monitoring payments, and following up with patients when payment lapses occur.
• Utilizes collection agencies to collect accounts which deem appropriateness of pursuing legal remedies.
• Educate patients on insurance questions, claims questions and resolve issues.
• Secures payments by interviewing and obtaining information from patients, establishing payments due prior to sending monthly statements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA policies.
• Other duties as assigned.Benefits & Perks
• Pay Range: $19.00-$27.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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