*Hybrid Position* Busy orthopedic practice offering challenging work; position responsible for adding charges into billing system, generating insurance claims and patient statements; posting payments, follow up on charges, and answering internal and external account inquiries. Duties and Responsibilities: • Research all information needed to complete billing process including obtaining patient insurance information and charge detail from providers. • Enters and itemizes charge information into billing system. • Assists with coding diagnosis or procedures on charge. • Ability to process and transmit billing to insurance company. • Post payments and applies credits to patient accounts. • Answer telephone and provides information as requested. • Contact insurance company as necessary to verify medical insurance coverage and patient responsibility on claim. • Post denials, correcting charges, filing appeals, and following up on unpaid claims, including composing and processing correspondence as required. • Participate in Accounts Receivable activities on past due accounts as directed by Billing Manager • Generate periodic reports and statistics regarding status of patient’s accounts and receivables. • Maintain patient confidentiality. • Apply knowledge of health insurance plans and terminology; apply practical knowledge of billing practices, clinical policies, and CPT/ICD10 codes Job Qualifications + Associates degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required + Proven experience (2+ years) as a medical billing specialist or in a similar role. + EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred + Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Physical Demands: + Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to enter data and operate office equipment + Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff + Frequently remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods working on a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine, and other office equipment + Occasional standing and walking required