Billing Rep

Company: Fresenius
Location: Southaven
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Now offering a $2,000 sign on bonusPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Billing Representative provides administrative support in the billing and collections function.-- The incumbent in this role performs activities which include, but are not limited to: obtaining and verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, creating billing reports, resolving credit issues, and coordinating with vendors on the collection of payments.-- The Billing Representative provides outstanding customer service to patients and vendors through timely and effective preparation and process of high-volume billing, account reconciliation, payables and specialty reports.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain various confidential patient, employee and company information in compliance with company policies and procedures, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and process billing and collections information; ensuring reconciliation and verification of all necessary information.
• Analyze and reconcile applicable data within the assigned function(s).
• Provide professional and efficient customer service through the investigation and resolution of outstanding issues.
• May generate reports on a routine basis; ensuring data reconciliation between associated systems.
• May perform patient insurance and demographic verification as necessary.
• May perform validation and quality control of applicable systems as necessary.
• May maintain applicable accounting and/or patient files in compliance with company policies and procedures, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor other staff as applicable.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.-- See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.-- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This is a largely sedentary role; frequent sitting, writing, typing, grasping and speaking. There will be occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy, fax and scanner machine and the phone.--EDUCATION:High School Diploma requiredEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: --
    • 1 - 2 years' related experience.
    • Strong computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and email applications.
    • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with great time-management and multitasking skills.
    • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and alternately work cohesively within a team environment.
    • Creative problem-solver with an attention to detail and good organizational skills.
    • Must be able to establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and vendors through exemplary customer service.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity--Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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