Specialist, Medical Billing

Position Summary

Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics is seeking to fill a full-time Billing Specialist. The Billing Specialist is responsible for gathering charge information, coding, entering charges into billing software, resolving outstanding balances with patients, and third-party payers to bring resolution to accounts.

This role is a hybrid role with 3 days in office and 2 days remote once training has been completed. Must have reliable transportation to the office on in-office days.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics (RFUHC), a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, combines compassionate care with state-of-the-art science to provide patients with high-quality medical services. RFUHC physicians are leaders and innovators in their specialties, offering patients access to the latest advances in podiatry, physical therapy, behavioral health, and reproductive medicine.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Research all information needed to complete the billing process including obtaining charge information from all providers

* Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software to include electronic and paper claims

* Review patient bills for accuracy, completeness, and obtain any missing information, when appropriate

* Follow-up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe

* Assist with coding and error resolution

* Review accounts for insurance and patient follow-up

* Investigate and appeal denied claims

* Call patients to collect on outstanding balances

* Answer all patient or insurance inquiries

* Perform other related duties as assigned or delegated

Conditions of Employment

Required Education & Experience

* High school diploma or GED Equivalent.

* Minimum two years of medical billing, coding and AR experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Knowledge of health care billing/coding practices, regulations, and laws

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task

* Proficient in using computer programs and calculators

* Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks

* Ability to examine documents for accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

* Certification from a nationally recognized medical billing and coding certifying agency

* Experience with Athena

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

EOE, Including Disability / Vets