Billing Associate - Pediatrix

Overview:

 

 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a FT Billing Associate to join our team at our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Jacksonville. 

Responsibilities:

The Office-Based Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized.

• Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals.
• Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding.
• Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system.
• Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated.
• Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients.
• Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit
• Follows all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines.
• Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience Years: 3-5 years of related experience.                                                                                              

Experience Industry: Healthcare                                                   

• Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and for some sites may be required.

 

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

 

Benefits and Compensation:

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.