BILLING SPECIALIST

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manages time to complete work in a timely manner and be a team player.

· Meets productivity requirements as established by organization and external benchmarks.

· Provides proactive reporting and communication of any billing or coding issues to management.

· Provides timely coding and billing corrections once identified.

· Proactively engages and works with AR follow-up team and other areas to review and resolve issues as needed (denials).

· Participates in audit and process improvement projects as needed.

· Assists in payment posting process as needed.

· Assists with patient billing calls during surge.

· Effectively uses EMR system; using proper English grammar, spelling, and syntax. 

· Keeps up-to-date with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and other government plan replacements (basic knowledge).

· Keeps up-to-date with commercial insurance policies and contract nuances (basic knowledge).

· Maintains strict confidentiality.

· Completes other duties as assigned.

***MUST live in one of these 4 states:  FL, MS, AL, GA***

  Education and/or Experience Requirements:

· High School graduate or equivalent. 

· CPC preferred (or obtained within one year of employment); maintain certification once obtained

· 1 year of medical billing/coding experience. 

· Working knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy. 

· Ability to work with EMR system.