Medical Billing Specialist
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description

We looking for an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join our busy pediatric therapy practice. The billing specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the revenue and claim cycle to improve the revenue of the practice. Applicant must have experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records/Practice Management software.


Who are we: Tender Touch Therapy is a woman-owned and therapist owned company that provides high quality pediatric physical, occupational, and speech language therapy services. As a comprehensive team, we implement creative and effective treatment strategies in order to maximize functional independence and achieve patient-specific goals. We will advocate on behalf of each child and their family to enhance well-being and improve lifelong wellness.

Purpose: Empowering children to change their world one ability at a time.

Location: Mount Pleasant, WI

Status: Part time to Full Time

Hours: Flexible; Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of medical billing experience is required
  • Ensure accurate and timely billing
  • Claim follow up and maintain AR reports; identify root cause of insurance denials, follow appeal processes and minimize lost revenue.
  • Maintain accounts receivable, revenue cycle and claims processes and meet set benchmarks
  • Coordinate weekly claim and audit status between clinical and accounting departments
  • Assist patients with billing and EOB questions
  • Assist with collecting patient liabilities that occur due to deductibles and co-insurances and set up payment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with providers, patient families, and insurance representatives to resolve outstanding obligations in a fair and timely manner.
  • Utilize the EMR/Practice Management system appropriately to perform work plan duties.
  • Respond to patient and staff billing questions timely, effectively and appropriately
  • Work with department manager to troubleshoot billing-related issues within directed timeframes.
  • Understand insurance payer guidelines and policies for private and government insurances.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work well individually and in a team with minimal supervision.
  • Recognize patterns of insurance denials/underpayments and communicate with administrator immediately.
  • Investigate billing problems and formulate solutions. Recommend policy and procedure changes to management as needed.