GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 The PFS Billing Specialist is responsible for payment posting, collections at front desk and scheduling. This position requires additional duties if requested by Management.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Billing 

· Customer Service 

· Collections & Payment posting 

· Review for insurance information, medical necessity and other pertinent information as related to billing

· Verify insurance information via online resources, as well as by telephone

· Navigate through Meditech to locate supporting documentation that may be relative to the billing process

· Attempt to initiate contact with patients when insurance information is not provided at the time of service

· Skip trace using online tools and resources

· Scheduling of patients for appointments

· Data entry of patient demographics

· Select and add appropriate payor to patient accounts

· Recognize and identify appropriate level of service

· Knowledge of ICD-10 and HCPCS codes, as well as associated modifiers

· Other duties as assigned by PFS Director and/or Management

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

· High School Diploma and/or two years of Medical Billing, Collection and or Payment posting experience.

· Must have healthcare experience and/or knowledge of the process of duties. 

· Ability to demonstrate proper time management skills as related to daily schedules and productivity.

· Aptitude for appropriate use of a time keeping system.

· Must be computer literate.

· Skilled in data entry.

· Proficient typing skiills

· Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees and management.

· Ability to work independently of direct supervision.

· Well organized and detail oriented.

· Display a willingness to work as a team player.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance.