Ophthalmologic Biller - New York Eye Institute

Orangeburg, NY 10962

About the Job

New York and New Jersey Eye Institute is looking for a full-time Ophthalmologic Biller to work in our Orangeburg Office.

Job Qualifications:

Cool demeanor.
Attention to detail.
Team player.
Can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone who is dependable.
Having your own car is a must.

Job Details:

$20 to $29 plus per hour (based on experience)
Office hours are generally 9-5 or 10-6 M-F.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION: Ophthalmologic Biller

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

REPORTS TO: Business Office Supervisor

Job Summary: This individual is responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of all insurance claims; maintaining correspondence with carriers, and documentation regarding same; working with supervisor of the accounts receivable department to review problem accounts and identify necessary action to be taken.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years minimum experience in medical office; billing and collections experience preferred.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
Excellent follow-up skills.
Management of multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work as a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Responsibilities:

Is responsible for full collection procedures on all patients.
Processes and mails bills on a weekly basis.
Generates monthly A/R report for all accounts 60 days and over, for all pay classes.
Calls those accounts which are 60 days past due.
Establishes possible payment plans if appropriate and agreeable.
Maintains daily log of patients from whom the practice is expecting payment; follows-up on non-payments.
Works with supervisor to determine which accounts over 90 days need appropriate tracer letters.
Pulls copies of insurance claim forms from the tickler file each morning; checks each claim through the system to determine whether or not the claim has been paid; sends appropriate tracer letter for claims not paid.
Monitors the results of previous letters; sends stronger letters if no activity has resulted.
Meets with the supervisor of the accounts receivable department weekly to discuss problem accounts and plans for upcoming week.
Monitors daily appointment schedules to become aware of scheduled patients with open balances exceeding 90 days; calls patients prior to their arrival.
Takes calls directed to the accounts receivable department from patients and/or insurance carriers. Discusses accounts with patients and provides whatever information is required by insurance companies in order to get claim paid.
Reviews the accounts Aging Analysis Report monthly to determine the accounts requiring immediate attention (60 days and over $500 balance are priority). These accounts are to be entered onto worksheets and worked at once.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Assists receptionist with overflow of incoming calls.
Backs-up check out personnel, as needed.
Performs other duties, as required.

Source : New York Eye Institute