Billing Associate-FlexStaff (TEMP)

Northwell Health • Manhattan, NY

1d

About The Position

Performs various billing, collection and third party reimbursement functions. Responsibilities: Enters charges, payments, and adjustments into department computer system and/or posts to manual records. Reviews batches to ensure accuracy. Verifies patient demographics, third-party coverage, codes, allowances, etc. Prepares bills and/or correspondence to third-party carriers and/or patients for reimbursement for services rendered. Attends to telephone inquiries, audits and mail applicable to accounts receivable. Sets up financial agreements with patients, as required. Keeps billing files organized. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly records of fees collected. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior third party insurance billing experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters charges, payments, and adjustments into department computer system and/or posts to manual records.
• Reviews batches to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies patient demographics, third-party coverage, codes, allowances, etc.
• Prepares bills and/or correspondence to third-party carriers and/or patients for reimbursement for services rendered.
• Attends to telephone inquiries, audits and mail applicable to accounts receivable.
• Sets up financial agreements with patients, as required.
• Keeps billing files organized.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly records of fees collected.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED