Location: Dover,NJ, USA
Billing Specialist
Dover, NJ, USA
Req #10931
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Welcome to Zufall Health!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Billing Claims Manager, the Billing Specialist is responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies
Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies
Preauthorization's for procedures
Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Director of billing
Conducts self in accordance with ZHC's employee handbook
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices
Knowledge of computer programs
Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment
Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public
Learn and apply the trauma informed care principles with the scope of the position
Must be well organized and detail oriented
Education, Training, and Experience
Associate degree in related field
Minimum two years' experience in a community health setting
Two years' experience as a medical billing specialist
Experience working with community service agencies
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, keyboarding, and use of electronic medical records
As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire.
Zufall Health an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for taking the time to apply!
Other details
Job Family Non-Clinical
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $21.00
Max Hiring Rate $24.34
Dover, NJ, USA