Apollo Surgery Center is currently searching for Full-Time Billing Specialist who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include but not limited to accurately coding and billing GI facility charges, submitting claims and statements to third-party payers and guarantors, posting payments from insurances and patients, Accounts Receivable follow-up of unpaid claims and maintaining correspondence regarding billing questions and fields calls from patients regarding statements. We’re looking for a proactive professional who is willing to learn in a fast-paced working environment. It is an exciting time and opportunity to join our team!
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10 & CPT codes.
- The ability to read and code from Op Reports, Pathology Reports, Progress Notes.
- The ability to discuss and advise on coding with physicians.
- Familiarity with office, hospital, and procedure billing.
- Organization, speed, and accuracy are crucial for this role.
- Answering the phone and helping patients with billing questions
- Checking the patient’s insurance for eligibility
- Requesting referrals and authorizations as needed
- Working on insurance aging and denied claims.
- Posting payments to patient accounts
- Credentialing new providers as assigned
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Candidates must have an excellent understanding of insurance billing.
- Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
- Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to work well in an environment with firm deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be well organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
- Must have a strong understanding and working knowledge of the appeals and denial process.
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, dayshift
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience:
· Coding and billing experience (1 year)
Third-party-payer billing experience (1 year)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person