Billing Assistant

Job Summary:  

• The billing assistant is responsible for the support of the accounts receivable team. Weekly assignments are provided by the Senior Billing Assistant and the billing assistant must develop a plan to complete work lists by end of week.  Billing assistants must comply with applicable laws regarding billing standards and be able to operate in a team-oriented environment that strives to provide superior service to anesthesia providers throughout the country.

Essential Functions and Tasks: 

• Print, sort and review claim forms for correct payer setup for assigned clients located in the Medsuite task tab
• Print WFH (work from home) requests located in the Medsuite imaging tab and review requests for any additional information to be included when processed
• Print medical records needed for insurance requests
• Process attorney medical record requests
• Prepare claims and medical records requests for mailing
• Assist other team members with work assignments
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year in data entry field
• One year in medical billing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make decisions in a timely fashion that are sound, accurate and supported by the reasoning and inclusion of appropriate people
• Must be able to interact well with all kinds of people
• Must be able to prioritize and accomplish objectives in a timely fashion

• Basic use of computer, telephone, internet, copier, fax, and scanner     
• Become proficient in use of Medsuite software within 4 weeks
• Maintain proficiency in use of Medsuite software
• Touch-typing skills, 40 wpm required, 50 wpm preferred
• Basic touch 10 key skills
• Understand and comply with company policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel