Medical Billing Specialist
Location: SW Portland, OR.
Payscale: $23-25 per hour depends on medical experience and longevity
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MyTeam Medical Staffing seeks to place a Medical Billing Specialist with a minimum of two (2) years of medical billing experience for a specialty medical clinic in SW Portland. Medical Billing Specialist must be able to effectively communicate with both patients and co-workers in a professional and respectful manner at all times. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating a positive attitude even on high patient volume days, addressing people with politeness, going above and beyond to assist physicians, treating all people equally, and conducting themselves in a helpful and courteous manner at all times.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two years of recent experience in medical billing, 5 years preferred
- Must be familiar with Medicare and local Medicaid programs
- High school diploma or equivalent required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Researches all information needed to complete billing process
- Submits insurance appeals on denied claims for review
- Reviews overpayments and requests refunds when appropriate
- Follows-up with insurance companies and ensures claims are paid/processed
- Resubmits insurance claims that have received no response, are not on file, or have been denied
- Works with other staff to follow-up on accounts until zero balance
- Maintains required billing records, reports, files
- Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides billing information
- Participates in educational activities
- Maintains strictest confidentiality
- Covers for other office functions as requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Regular attendance and punctuality
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- REQUIRED: Do you have a minimum of two (2) years current medical office experience working as a medical billing specialist?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- fluent English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, OR 97225 (Required)
Work Location: In person
