REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANT - (Medical Biller/Billing Specialist)

Company: Momentum for Health
Location: San Jose
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANT - (Medical Biller/Billing Specialist) (Shift Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm. Basic Knowledge of Billing Desired) (Shift Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm. Basic Knowledge of Billing Desired) RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provides billing support functions including but not limited to: a. Verifies accuracy of payments; b. Researches denials; c. Prepares monthly accounts receivable reports; d. Provides initial review and conveys findings to manager; e. Investigates aged accounts receivables and rejection patterns; f. Prepares reports and conveys findings to manager; g. Handles telephone communications; h. Prioritize incoming requests and assigned tasks; i. Schedules appointments and meetings; j. Prepares purchase orders.2. Serves as backup contact for department on billing issues, questions and policies, communicates departmental concerns to manager for further analysis, resolution and/or direction.3. Demonstrates ability to make numerical calculations.4. Demonstrates ability to type a variety of documents from rough draft or other sources using computer word processing, spreadsheets, database or other applications, and compose and type routine correspondence.5. Arranges for and provide meeting support including taking and transcribing minutes for distribution.6. Updates and maintain filing and record keeping systems, schedules and rosters, and databases. Including computer data entry.7. Handles routine information and/or inquiries on activities, processes, policies and procedures established programs and when required refer inquiries/calls to other staff as appropriate.8. Coordinates and direct activities of other staff in work unit. Perform duties of other reimbursement and support and finance staff in their absence or as assigned or required9. Processes request for services including necessary follow-up activities to clarify concerns or obtain information or otherwise ensure the quality and accuracy of service delivery and the data generated in order to bill.KNOWLEDGE:1. High School diploma GED, or equivalent education and a minimum of one year of responsible, full-time experience in a billing capacity.2. Proven typing speed of 40 net wpm; computer literacy; ability to use MS Office applications-Word; Excel; Outlook-and Windows-based databases at an intermediate level.3. Familiarity using and maintaining a variety of common office equipment, such as fax machines, computer printers, photocopiers, and multi-line phone systems.4. Effective oral and written communication skills, including appropriate English grammar, spelling and punctuation; legible handwriting or printing; proof and edit others' and own work.5. Demonstrated task management and execution skills and the ability to: a. Coordinate more than one task and be flexible; maintain timelines and deadlines; b. Adapt to changing systems, methods, and environments; c. Stay calm and reassuring in stressful situations and with agitated individuals in person and on the phone; d. Work with minimal supervision and demonstrate resourcefulness in completion of tasks; e. Recognize, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems; f. Respect and maintain confidentiality; g. Work effectively with persons of different value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities, and disabilities; h. Exhibit exemplary customer service, compassion, and care in the execution of all duties and interactions.6. Special Requirements: Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Momentum practices.7. A valid California Driver License, with access to a reliable vehicle/for driving a company vehicle, current proof of auto liability insurance, and a clean DMV record.

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