\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\nResponsible 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\nBILLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- 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\n- 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\n- Other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMinimum Education (or substitute experience) required: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- High School graduation or GED.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Minimum Experience required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- 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\n- 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\n- 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
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