Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc.
Location
Canby, OR | United States
Job description
The lead medical billing specialist oversees the entire claim revenue cycle. This includes creating, preparing and processing all insurance claims and patient bills and payments to Neurotherapeutics.
Job Title: Lead Medical Billing Specialist.
Hours : 30+ hrs. Full-time.
Location : Canby, Oregon.
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Hourly.
Rate : $22.58-26.13/ hour DOE.
Eligible for Full time Benefits Including: - Major Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid Sick leave.
- Paid holidays (9).
- Assistance with Continuing Education.
- Matching retirement plan.
- FSA Account
- EAP
- $50,000 Life Insurance policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software including electronic and paper claim for Medicaid and private insurance companies.
- Manage all accounts receivable with strong attention to detail, post patient and insurance payments to the accounts and created bank deposits.
- Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
- Create patient statements, set up payment plans and work with clients to resolve payment issues
- Submit and manage collections accounts, write past due correspondence to families.
- Follow up on unpaid claims, file claim appeals, write appeal letters and reprocessed incorrectly paid claims within the required timeframe.
- Resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
- Review refunds for insurance and patient.
- Create financial reports for Executive Director including claims aging report and other AR reports.
- Check eligibility and benefits verification for treatment.
Lead Duties
- Attends monthly extended managers meeting.
- Assists with hiring and training of billing staff.
- Creates new policies and procedures for new EHR systems and assist with implementation of new government rules and regulations etc.
- Creates procedures for new coding rules including updated place of service rules or modifiers.
- Researches new CPT codes for treatment and communicates rate changes to management team.
- Attends all billing medical trainings for insurance companies and implements/ communicates new billing regulations to the billing staff.
- Makes all the scholarship and discounts adjustments to patient accounts.
Required Skills:
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Projects.
- Prominent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm in a stressful environment.
- Motivated self-starter, highly detail-oriented, with great work ethic.
Education and Experience :
- 1+ year(s) Office and medical billing experience required.
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 coding required.
- Associates of Applied Science Degree preferred.
Physical Requirements :
- Prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer.
To Apply:
Applicants may email a current resume and cover letter, as attached PDFs. Attn: Nora Lane, Clinic Director to [email protected]. Email Subject line: Lead Medical Billing Specialist. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until we find the right candidate for the position.
No recruiters please, job applicants only.
Neurotherapeutics Pediatric Therapies values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Everyone has a right to know about and apply for jobs at Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies. We can provide free help for this process with things like sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, and audio or other formats of communication.
About Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc.: We have now been serving the community for over 35 years and our services include pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health therapy, and naturopathic care. We combine the latest, most effective treatment and techniques to address the unique needs of each individual we serve. Our programs serve the whole person, not just one aspect of their development.We have grown to include 8 clinics throughout the state of Oregon. Seven clinics are located in the Portland metro area (Oregon City, Northeast Portland, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Wilsonville, Canby ,and Clackamas). One in Medford with our partner, Medford Children’s Therapy. Together these clinics provide more than 800 client visits each week.We work to positively impact kids, families, and our community by providing comprehensive therapy services in an innovative and collaborative environment, with an unwavering commitment to the removal of financial barriers for all.
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$22.58 - $26.13 per hour
