Medical Billing Associate Needed in Morristown, NJ
NJPNI Billers and Coding/ Collection Staff members are expected to maintain all licenses and credentials required by state and federal law. Participation in educational opportunities as possible is encouraged. Maintaining competency and understanding of all relevant laws and policies is required. COMPENSATION CAN BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities:
Maintains competency and performs all necessary functions for medical and surgical billing and collections
Maintains and updates billing and collection data daily
Resolves billing and collection conflicts for patients and their families, office staff and insurance carriers
Establishes payment arrangements with patient per company policy
Performs insurance claim follow-ups for insurance denials and appeals
Monitors accounts to identify overdue payment
Keeps close contact with collections agency to monitor patient accounts
Works collectively with all NJPNI office staff
Documents and records all communications with patients, families and insurance carriers
Assists manager with production and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Examines and reviews “Explanation of Benefits” (EOB’s) with patients and their families
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations with area of expertise
Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with established policies and procedures including patient confidentiality/patient rights, government, insurance and third-party payer regulations
Identifies and implements methods to automate and streamline revenue cycle processes through use of the electronic medical record / GE system
Completes and maintains credentialing of clinical staff with insurance carriers and hospitals as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
No nights
No weekends
Experience:
Medical billing/Coding: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Morristown, NJ 07960: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)