Billing Associate (TEMP) - FlexStaff

Performs various billing, collection and third party reimbursement functions.

Responsibilities:

• Enters charges, payments, and adjustments into department computer system and/or posts to manual records. Reviews batches to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies patient demographics, third-party coverage, codes, allowances, etc.
• Prepares bills and/or correspondence to third-party carriers and/or patients for reimbursement for services rendered. 
• Attends to telephone inquiries, audits and mail applicable to accounts receivable.  Sets up financial agreements with patients, as required.
• Keeps billing files organized. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly records of fees collected.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior third party insurance billing experience, required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Coding certificate: AAPC required