Medical Biller and Receptionist

Job Summary • Performs billing of clinical services rendered. • Obtain prior authorizations • Greets visitors and obtains name and other pertinent information, notifying appropriate individuals of visitor's arrival. • Answers and routes calls, as necessary, to appropriate individuals. • Accurately takes and delivers messages. • Maintains log of all calls requiring further action. • Accepts and signs for packages, and notifies addressee of package arrival. • Performs a variety of routine clerical tasks. • Maintains clean and orderly reception area. • Retrieves, sorts and delivers mail. • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. General Accountabilities • Determines appropriate charges based on services provided. • Obtain prior authorizations • Reviews patient accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims billing for maximum reimbursement. • Reviews explanations of benefits from third party payers to determine if payment was made correctly and if denials can be re-billed. • Analyzes and maintains reports to ensure timely submission of claims. • Identifies problem accounts requiring further work. • Provides information to insurance carriers or patients regarding patient accounts. • Assists patients with billing problems. • Notifies supervisor of ongoing problems. • Maintains files on all documentation such as charge slips, Explanations of Benefits, and client or patient information. • Prepares and distributes reports. • Refers accounts to collectors in accordance with policy. • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. • Greets visitors and obtains name and other pertinent information, notifying appropriate individuals of visitor's arrival. • Answers and routes calls, as necessary, to appropriate individuals. • Accurately takes and delivers messages. • Maintains log of all calls requiring further action. • Accepts and signs for packages, and notifies addressee of package arrival. • Performs a variety of routine clerical tasks. • Maintains clean and orderly reception area. • Retrieves, sorts and delivers mail. • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. • Job Qualifications • Education: High School or equivalent • Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Skills • Excellent verbal and written communication • Critical thinking • Active listening