Billing Specialist

BILLING SPECIALIST

Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia (BJISG) is a well-established, busy orthopaedic practice serving over 18 counties in Southeast Georgia. With four locations, seven healthcare providers, and over 70 employees, BJISG is a leading employer with a collaborative team environment. The practice offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Our mission at the Bone & Joint Institute is to offer our patients the finest orthopaedic care available and consider it a privilege to be trusted with their care. We pride ourselves on being a great place to practice orthopaedic medicine, a great place for employees to work, and a great place for patients to receive care.

The Billing Specialist files claims timely and accurately. Posts patient payments and insurance payments for specific payor types, follows up on rejected claims and overdue insurance balances using Explanation of Benefits forms and reports.  Builds and maintains relationships with specified payors.  Performs collections duties for overdue patient account balances.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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  High school diploma


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  Minimum eighteen months experience working in a physician group practice billing department


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  Familiar with CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for orthopaedic surgery


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  Professional Certified Coder preferred


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  Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications


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  Knowledge of practice management and word processing software


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  Able to establish good relationships with insurance companies


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  Good analytical skills and an affinity for detail


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  Ability to read and analyze accounts receivable and payor reports


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  Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor


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  Strong written and verbal communication skills


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  Neat, professional appearance

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Files claims timely and accurately


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  Posts patient payments and insurance payments for specific payor types, follows up on rejected claims and overdue insurance balances using Explanation of Benefits forms and reports


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  Builds and maintains relationships with specified payors


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  Performs collections duties for overdue patient account balances

• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice


• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions


• Attends continuing education courses as requested


• Performs additional duties as requested by Manager or Team Leader/Supervisor