Medical billing specialist
Responsibilities
- Generate revenue by making payment arrangements, collecting accounts and monitoring and pursuing delinquent accounts
- Collect delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients, monitoring payments and following up with patients when payment lapses occur
- Utilize collection agencies and small claims courts to collect accounts by evaluating and selecting collection agencies, determining the appropriateness of pursuing legal remedies and testifies in court cases, when necessary
- Maintain Medicare bad-debt cost report
- Secure outstanding balance payments for care of employees
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Medical Biller or similar role
- Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records
- Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration, accounting or related field is preferred