Billing Assistant (34172) Job at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Buffalo, NY

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  • Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Salary Range $21.97 - $27.50 Hourly

Position Type Full Time, 12 Month

Description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking an experienced full-time Billing Assistant in our Finance department. This is a hybrid remote position where time can be spent both in the Buffalo office and at home working 8am - 4pm once training has been completed. Applicants must reside in Western New York in order to come into the office as needed.

The Billing Assistant is responsible for a variety of billing as assigned individually by the accounts receivable manager. Experience in Medicare and Medicaid HMO’s, Commercial payers such as ChampVA, Tricare, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, NYS Medicaid and Workers Compensation is necessary.

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews superbills for accuracy of current procedural terminology (CPT), diagnosis, charge amounts, etc to assure accuracy before sending to insurance payer.

  • Sends reviewed superbills via electronic or paper within the current month to assure timeliness and consistent revenue flow for organization.

  • Checks clearinghouse, Availity, for any claims in error edits, corrects, and submits to payer timely.

  • Follow up is to be done bi-monthly on assigned controls to include corrected claims, appeals, phone calls, or provider rep assistance to assure any missing or incorrect information gets resolved timely.

  • Keeps abreast of any updates from payers and shared within the Billing Department, Front Support Staff, Clinical Director, Audiology Supervisor, Speech Therapy Supervisor as appropriate.

  • Posting and reconciliation of daily cash receipts for all locations.

  • Answer daily incoming calls and resolve them immediately or within 48 hours (about 2 days).

  • Work projects as assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.

  • Participates in any audits as needed.

  • Additional duties as assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.

Skills:

  • Prior Medical Billing with electronic and paper claim filing experience including maintenance of data tables.

  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing guidelines

  • Proficiency in Outlook, MS Excel, and Word.

Minimum Degree Required:

  • High school diploma/ GED, Medical Billing or Coding classes preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in medical billing required. Two years of experience acceptable with a completed two-year degree in finance, billing, or relevant field

Physical Requirements:

  • Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work

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