Medical Biller and Collector

Beverly Hills Vein Center has an immediate opening for a MEDICAL BILLER/COLLECTOR with a proven track record.

Theposition requires a minimum of 5 years experience with professional feeand surgical billing and follow-up procedures. The candidatewill provide clerical support for front office staff and demonstrateflexibility in assisting with scheduling, answering telephones andspeaking with patients.

Responsibilities include performing insurance verifications andpre-certifications for surgical procedures and explaining to patientsand staff how in-network and out-of-network benefits affectdeductibles, co-pays and co-insurance. Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills are essential. The position requires frequenttelephone contact with patients and insurance carriers.

Knowledge of HIPAA, CPT, ICD-9-CM codes, insurance types andreimbursement practices is needed. The candidate should be able tonegotiate with insurance carriers and assist in obtaining revisedcontract fee schedules.

Excellent computer skills required. Our PC-based office software is user friendly.

Tasks include:

Data entry of patient information and charge slips. Keeping accurate notes on patient accounts.

Electronic billing of insurance claims, handling rejection reports, insurance appeals and timely resubmissions.

Assisting self pay surgical patients with insurance billing (on UB-04 forms) for reimbursement of benefits.

Various collection activities including contacting patients by phone.

Reviewand updates of A/R reports and communication with governmental andprivate insurance carriers regarding delinquent accounts.

We will consider both part-time and full-time applicants who areavailable to work in our office during business hours. The individualmust have a strong work ethic with a reputation for reliability andpunctuality. Someone with a professional manner who is friendly and hasgood interpersonal skills is desired. We would prefer someone with ashort commute to Beverly Hills.

Please e-mail your resume and include your salary history and current requirements. Do not call the office directly.

Reference, background and credit checks will be performed.