Medical Billing Specialist Job – Bloomington, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time Medical Biller at our Bloomington location. This position can be 100% remote or a hybrid position: work from home and in office.
SUMMARY
Performs various business office functions including but not limited to actively working Accounts Receivables, processing of insurance claims, electronic billing, posting of payments, timely account follow-up, collecting patient balances and setting up payment plans, answering patient questions on the phone along with end of day and month end balancing in accordance with business office policies and procedures to strengthen our Revenue Cycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of the A/R process and works aging reports according to supervisor direction.
- Process and submit pending insurance claims in accordance with billing guidelines and department procedures including follow up.
- Troubleshoot claims and work with third party payers as well as patients to resolve the billing. This includes submitting corrected claims and creating appeal letters.
- Posting of remittances from third party payers along with patient payments.
- Collections of patient balances in accordance with collection procedures.
- Analyze reimbursement audits to ensure transaction processing accuracy.
- Provide customer service while addressing patient billing calls; resolves issues to meet patient needs or requirements in a timely and proactive manner.
- Ensure daily balancing of posted charges and transactions.
- Ability to navigate through and understand the Electronic Practice Management and Electronic Health Records (NextGen).
- Processing of correspondence and filing in a timely manner.
- Participate in regular team meetings; provide positive feedback and suggestions.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree (AA) from two-year college or technical school preferred; and/or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years’ experience in Medical and Insurance Billing, including knowledge of health insurance plan benefits and medical policies, ICD-10 and CPT codes.
At MEC, our areas of expertise range from cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and aesthetic services, to LASIK – laser vision correction. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.