Medical Billing Specialist - Patient Accounts Receivable

Medical Consulting Group - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Springfield, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Medical Billing Specialist - Patient Accounts Receivable at Medical Consulting Group, LLC is responsible for managing patient accounts, ensuring timely billing and collections, and maintaining compliance with medical billing regulations. This full-time position offers opportunities for cross-training in various areas of revenue cycle management and includes hybrid work options after a successful initial period.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and management emails or calls within 24 hours.
• Check fax machine and scan folders for client paperwork and information.
• Run Patient A/R reports and identify patient accounts requiring statements.
• Answer phone calls related to patient bills in a professional manner.
• Contact patients with outstanding balances after two statements have been sent.
• Compose detailed notes of contact with patients regarding their accounts.
• Submit new payment arrangements for approval to appropriate personnel.
• Use collection processes to determine eligibility for patient account balances over 90 days.
• Send approved accounts to collection agency following the collection process.

Requirements

• Experience in medical billing and collections.
• Knowledge of medical insurance processes.
• Certification in Medical Coding (ICD-10).
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Strong computer skills and communication skills.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality laws and billing compliance regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ambulatory surgery centers or medical practices.
• Professional attitude and high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance