Job Description

Are you searching for a chance to expand your understanding of medical billing and the opportunity to grow your career within healthcare? If so, our client (located in the Chicagoland area) is looking for a Medical Billing Specialist that has experience working with hospital insurance claims and with government and managed care insurance providers. You will develop your skillset by learning how to process claims in fresh, efficient ways while operating a unique system. This team is looking for knowledgeable revenue cycle professionals who can start immediately!

Medical Billing Specialist Responsibilities:

• Ensure all claims are accurately transmitted daily; complete follow-up of claims in a timely manner according to guidelines
  
• Submit claims accurately and resolve any issues that could delay payment processing; if necessary, connect with the patient or guarantor to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims
  
• Within the appropriate timeframe, pursue unpaid accounts by telephone, email or fax to determine status of payment
  
• Discuss issues or repetitive errors found when reviewing or submitting claims with the leadership team
  
• Complete and properly verify patient accounts and insurance information when billing patient claims
  
• Audit and correct charge documents for re-billing purposes.

Medical Billing Specialist Requirements:

• 1-5 years of hospital billing experience, preferably experience with Medicare
  
• Experience working with inpatient and outpatient hospital claims.
  
• Working knowledge of insurance follow up
  
• Understanding of HIPAA guidelines/regulations
  
• Understanding of DDE/FISS is a plus

The ideal Medical Billing Specialist will have great communication and computer skills, a professional attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in this exciting Medical Billing Specialist opportunity and feel you meet these qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Laura Peterson
Associate Unit Manager - Healthcare Revenue Cycle
LaSalle Network