Join Our Team at Omaha Eye & Laser Institute
Omaha Eye & Laser Institute is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Accounts Receivable & Medical Billing Specialist to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, investigating insurance claims, and ensuring accounts are resolved accurately and efficiently.
If you thrive on following accounts through to resolution, enjoy working with insurance companies, and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Accounts Receivable & Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for managing outstanding insurance and patient balances while ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement. This role focuses heavily on aging accounts, insurance follow-up, insurance refunds, patient refunds, and resolving complex billing issues.
Responsibilities
- Review and work insurance and patient aging reports.
- Investigate and resolve unpaid, denied, or underpaid insurance claims.
- Submit corrected claims and appeals as appropriate.
- Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and payment issues.
- Process insurance overpayment refunds accurately and timely.
- Process patient refunds while ensuring compliance with payer and practice policies.
- Post adjustments as appropriate and maintain detailed account documentation.
- Work collaboratively with providers, front office staff, and other billing team members.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Medicare, commercial payer guidelines, and practice policies.
- Maintain productivity and quality standards while managing assigned work queues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous medical billing or medical accounts receivable experience.
- Experience working insurance aging and claim follow-up.
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and insurance billing practices.
- Strong understanding of EOBs, claim denials, and payment posting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is preferred.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys solving billing puzzles and tracking accounts to resolution.
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through.
- Communicates professionally and works well with others.
- Is dependable, organized, and eager to learn.
- Has a positive attitude and values teamwork.
What We Offer
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Supportive team environment
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
