{"id":3593,"date":"2024-04-22T15:13:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/?post_type=career&p=3593"},"modified":"2024-04-22T15:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:14:02","slug":"billing-collection-specialist","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/career\/billing-collection-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Billing\/Collection Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"
Location:<\/span>\n\n\n<\/svg>\n<\/th>Sacramento<\/td><\/tr>
Wage:<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/svg>\n<\/th>$20 – $27 an hour<\/td><\/tr>
Type:<\/span>\n\n\n<\/svg>\n<\/th>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n\n\n

Originally established in 1957, Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat\u2019s (SacENT) award-winning physicians are nationally recognized leaders in their fields. At SacENT, the mission of the physicians and staff is to provide the highest standard of state-of-the-art specialty medical care in a personal, compassionate manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SacENT is looking to fill the Billing\/Collection Specialist position. Allergy background would be a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

POSITION SUMMARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Responsible for submitting medical claims to insurance companies and payers such as Medicare and Medicaid. Gather charge information, codes, enter\/verify data in the Practice Management System, complete billing process and distribute billing information. Responsible for collection of delinquent patient accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BILLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Researches all information needed to complete billing process including getting charge information from physicians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Codes information about procedures performed and diagnosis on charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Keys charge information into on-line entry program and produces billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Works with other staff to follow-up on accounts until zero balance or turned over for collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Assists with coding and error resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Assists with answering the telephone and provides information as requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Maintains required billing records, reports, files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Participates in educational activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    COLLECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Identifies delinquent accounts, aging period and payment sources. Processes delinquent unpaid accounts by contacting patients and third party responsible for reimbursement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone and resubmitting claims to third party responsible for reimbursement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Evaluates patient financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reviews accounts for possible assignment makes recommendation to Billing Supervisor and prepares information for collection agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Assigns uncollectible accounts to collection agency or attorney via clinic Credit and Collection policy. Contacts lawyers involved in third-party litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Answers inquiries and correspondence from patients and insurance companies. Using Clinic approved correspondence letters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. Researches credit balances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Participates in educational activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Maintains strictest confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      OTHER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • High School graduation or GED.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Minimum Experience required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Minimum of three years billing experience in a health care organization. Knowledge of medical terminology desirable. Word processing and computer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Skills required: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Able to think and act independently on assigned tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Demonstrates increasingly more ability to troubleshoot and solve overall issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Knowledge of HMO\/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Use of computer systems, software, 10 key calculator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Able to work in a team environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Please apply and message us through Indeed to inquire more about the open positions with SacENT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Job Type: Full-time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Pay: $20.00 – $27.00 per hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Benefits:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • 401(k)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dental insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Health insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Life insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Paid time off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Vision insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Monday to Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Application Question(s):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Do you have experience using EPIC?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Medical Billing: 1 year (Required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Work Location: In person<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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