Location: Remote (based on experience)
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package
Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Billing Specialist to join our team at Olea Pediatric Therapy. In this role, you will partner with and assist our Lead Billing Specialist in a two-person billing department, working together to ensure timely payments from individual clients and insurance providers for pediatric speech and occupational therapy services.
A key focus of this position will be obtaining prior authorizations and diligently following up on denied claims. This is a remote position, but we do require candidates to have experience in the healthcare space.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and provide daily support to the Lead Billing Specialist.
- Obtain and track prior authorizations for speech and occupational therapy services.
- Vigorously follow up on denied claims, navigating insurance portals to resolve denials and process appeals.
- Process and submit initial claims to insurance providers.
- Follow up on outstanding claims to ensure timely payment.
- Post payments to patient accounts and maintain accurate, up-to-date billing records.
- Educate patients and families on billing and insurance procedures.
- Work with the clinical team to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in medical billing, preferably in the pediatric healthcare space.
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs) and billing systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with pediatric speech and occupational therapy billing.
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification.
Additional Information:
This can be a remote position, but candidates must have experience in the healthcare space. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off for full-time employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Olea Pediatric Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55428
