Billing Rep, Pulaski Pulaski, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=61+Delano+St.+Pulaski+NY+USA+13142) Description Basic Function: To accurately collect and input billing data into the computer system Principal Accountabilities: + Enter patient charges into the practice management system + Ensure patient and insurance information accurately into the practice management system + Verify and obtain insurance eligibilities for all patient visits + Verify billing charges with the chart note to make sure all charges match the coding guidelines and all procedures are billed correctly + Communicate questions in a task to providers regarding documentation and/or billing charges + Print and work Open Encounter Report daily + Work Credit Balance report and Aging reports + Be able to provide estimates, predeterminations and/or outreach + Complete and send out Medicaid threshold forms + Must be able to use the CPT and/or CDT coding book + Act as a backup for the Dental Billing or Billing Representative-payment poster + Reconcile and close receipts and charges to daily journal, computer generated reports to ensure accuracy + Assist in the training of Dental or Billing staff + Assist management in compiling necessary information for audits, both internal and those required by outside entities. + Other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by supervisor and/or management + Cross training for posting explanation of benefits + Post daily Time of Service, collection, slide, daily logs and/or incoming payments + Contact insurance companies to follow up on delinquent claims + Follow up on denied claims by sending claim status requests to appropriate insurance companies + Process claims for service via websites of insurance companies. Requirements + High school graduate or GED + Must have the ability to maintain the knowledge of coding guidelines + Verbal and written communication skills, office applications preferred + Demonstrate proper judgment and decision making skills + Comply with the organizations code of conduct, safety rules and adheres to all company policies + Must be willing to and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors to our facility in an ethical, effective and professional manner + Must demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite and the practice management system + Must possess the ability to display compassion and work well in stressful situations + Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position + Upgrade to a higher level from Billing Rep. to Specialist to Senior would depend on length of employment, current work performance, how many insurances one is taking on and accuracy in completing in a timely fashion Salary Description $15.50-$18.00/hour Depending on Experience