We want you on our team... Clark Regional Medical Center located in Winchester, a 20 minute drive from Lexington, KY is searching for a fulltime medical billing assistant for our clinics.
We are committed to serving the needs of our community and our region with exceptional quality and we are passionately focused on our patients. We consider quality more than just a set of criteria. It is a way of life for Clark Regional Medical Center encompassing everything we do. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to grow and expand with new services.
At Clark Regional, we believe in building careers. That is why we offer an excellent tuition reimbursement program, competitive pay, a generous paid time off program, flexible spending account plan, choice of health insurance plans, dental, vision, life, disability plans, discounts in our café and various discounts in our community, traditional and Roth 401 (k) plans with a match, and free parking on our beautiful campus.
Simply put, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization.
Essential functions of position include, but are not limited to:
1. Data Entry required for claims processing, create and drop claims as Providers lock encounters
.2. Enter Billing notes in Athena
3. Responsible for resolving patient billing questions and concerns regarding outstanding claim balances regarding co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance
.4. Establish Payment plan agreements as needed.
5. Print billing summary for medical records release and itemized summaries of charges as requested by patient
6. Review/respond to/resolve claim scrubs, front-end denials, and appeals as designated by Market Billing Coordinator, including providing feedback and assistance to clinics in preventing the recurrence of problematic claims.
7. Researching claims denied for prior authorization and attaching authorizations and needed attachments to process claims
8. Process returned mail and correct addresses/notify clinics of invalid address on file
9. Review provider letters from 3rd party carriers and handle or route to appropriate person for processing.
10. Work on special projects, as needed, and other duties as assigned.
11. Maintain professional demeanor at all times with patients, caregivers, physicians and co-workers.12. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and laws.13. Assumes other duties as assigned.
Required Skills• CPC Coursework or CPC Certification or equivalent preferred.• Technical proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and medical software systems (PM/EHR).• Ability to follow written procedures.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Minimum EducationHigh-school diploma or higher.• 1-2 years of medical billing experience in a Physician office or clinic setting preferred
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Organization: **Clark Regional Physicians Practices*
Title: Medical Billing Assistant
Location: Kentucky-Winchester