Tamalpais Pediatrics Medical Biller Novato, CA · Full time Company website

Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive high quality medical practice specializing in the care of children from birth through adolescence, with offices in Larkspur and Novato. We are looking for a Medical Biller that will share our team’s dedication to working with, listening to and providing the highest quality of care for our patients and their families.

Description

Job Summary:


The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical and inquisitive with good communication skills and ability to multi-task well. This role is in person onsite and will contribute to all aspects of the billing and collections process to ensure timely claims submission and optimized reimbursement. This position is not remote.


Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare and submit clean claims for provider charges to various insurance companies electronically
  • Review physician chart notes for accuracy with the charges being billed
  • Call insurance companies on old claims that have not yet been paid
  • Answer questions from patients and insurance companies about patient bills
  • Identify and resolve patient billing complaints
  • Perform various collection actions including contacting patients by phone; correct and resubmit claims to third-party payers
  • Process payments from insurance companies and prepare a daily deposit
  • Enter demographic and insurance information
  • Maintain strict confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of medical billing / collection practices is a plus
  • Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices is a plus


Experience:

  • Minimum 1-3 years experience in an administrative high volume environment


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated work experience with Microsoft Word / Excel or Google Docs / Sheets required
  • Must be detail oriented, reliable, a team player, and must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to operate a computer, computer software, and basic office equipment
  • Excellent customer service skills, skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
  • Must be able to work in our Novato office (wearing a mask as needed). We are not offering remote work for this position.


Salary

$24 - $29 per hour