Billing Specialist - Center for Primary Care

Summary:  Billing Specialists are responsible for keeping a record of all the physician invoices and ensuring that patients pay their accounts with the company.

Education: Associates Degree in medical billing.                                      

Experience: Must have at least two years of experience in an office setting, preferably with responsibilities in a health care facility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform posting of incoming insurance and payments in a timely manner
• Assist with maintenance of all reimbursement to remain current
• Assist Billing Manager to keep account aging as current as possible
• Print insurance payment deposit slips to ensure finance receives the correct information regarding payments
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times; adheres to all HIPPA guidelines
• Communicate effectively by telephone and to the patient at his/her level of understanding
• Promote positive public relations with patients, visitors, families, physicians and others
• Exhibit characteristics consistent with CPC values for quality, respect, teamwork and pride
• Maintain physical appearance and conduct consistent with acceptable professional ethics and CPC standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records
• Ability to type
• Ability to identify emergent medical situations
• Demonstrate positive customer service skills
• Ability to function in a fast paced work environment, multi-tasking
• Attention to detail

Equipment Operated: Will use basic office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, and fax machine. 

Work Environment: Well lit medical office environment

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs.

Sitting 85% of the time

Standing/walking 15% of the time