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Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, Ophthalmology
Job Description: We are a thriving, multi-site Ophthalmology practice located northwest of Boston, seeking a full-time or part-time Certified Ophthalmic Billing and Coding Specialist.
The Certified Biller/Coder will be responsible for medical billing, coding, obtaining authorizations, and patient account management which includes answering patient and clinic staff inquiries and resolving billing issues.
Detailed responsibilities are as follows;
Essential Functions
• Entering patient demographics and insurance coverage, verifying eligibility and benefits.
• Review and scrub charge entry of clinic and surgery charges, including monitoring and reviewing chart documentation, and assigning and appropriately linking CPT/ICD codes for claim accuracy, and monitoring posting reports for accuracy.
• Patient Account Management to include in clinic or phone inquiries and counsel patients on out-of-pocket estimates, self-pay balances, and payment plans.
• Daily and monthly reconciliation and balancing; performs internal audits of medical record documentation on a routine basis; communicates and educates doctors and staff as appropriate.
• Obtaining preauthorization for procedures and medications
• Chart auditing
• Stay up to date on coding changes
• Stay up to date of insurance requirements for billing and appeals
• Oversee billing service/company
• Prepare and run reports as needed
• Assist billing service/company with aging claims
• Patient and Insurance A/R follow-up
• Fielding billing-related questions
• Send patient invoices, notices
• Understanding and updating of insurance contracts
• Update fee schedules
• Maintain list of insurances accepted by provider
• Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight
• PM software: Modernizing Medicine (EMA)
• Establishes standards for an excellent customer service environment in which all patients and staff are treated with dignity and respect
• Strong communication
• Participates in a teamwork culture
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• High school diploma. College degree preferred
• The ideal candidate will possess CPT and ICD coding knowledge in medical practice and has a thorough understanding of medical terminology. Certification is strongly encouraged: Certified Professional Coder, CPC or Ophthalmic Coding Specialist, OCS.
• Minimum 3 years of medical billing experience in a physician office setting with knowledge of various medical payer practices and insurance laws/guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, Work Comp, VA, and other third-party payers). 2 years of computer experience with more than two practice management A/R and Electronic Medical Record Systems.
• Experience in the Ophthalmology specialty
• Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Prior use of electronic medical record system(s)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with customer service; ability to communicate with patients and vendors in a pleasant and effective manner
• Organized and detail-oriented
Interested candidates should submit a resume for consideration. The position is full-time, with competitive pay and benefits commensurate with experience.
Posted 12-19-22
Administrative Director, Ophthalmology
Job Description: We are a thriving, multi-site Ophthalmology practice located northwest of Boston, seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Administrative Director. The Director provides administrative oversight and business management, ensuring optimal patient experience. He or she works under the physician owner, supervising administrative staff. The manager serves as the liaison to the medical billing company, performing in-office functions to facilitate timely and accurate patient billing and analysis of monthly reporting. The manager performs administrative functions including supply orders, vendor management, mailing, and more. He/she establishes and maintains office procedures, provides leadership, and maintains an environment of excellent customer service.
Detailed responsibilities are as follows;
Essential Functions
· Meets with physician leader to develop and implement business plans for the practice
· Ensures the staff are performing duties and responding to customer and provider needs, including call volume management
· Provides oversight of patient registration, insurance eligibility, co-pay collection, and ensures all requirements for third party billing are met
· Manages practice schedules for staff and providers, monitors and reallocates staff workload
· Supervises charge entry and coding
· Develops and maintains a good working relationship with the billing vendor
· Monitors inventory and expenses, signing off on invoices, and finds opportunities for increased cost-effectiveness
· Runs management reporting to measure productivity, charges, payments, and collections
· Participates in monthly financial meetings
· Amends policies and procedures as needed
· Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with industry regulations, keeping a pulse on healthcare trends
· Identifies training gaps and develops training plans
· Oversees payroll and time off requests
· Establishes standards for an excellent customer service environment in which all patients and staff are treated with dignity and respect
· Instills a culture of teamwork and optimizes staff performance
· Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Five years-experience in a related healthcare administrative position; Business Associate degree or greater level of education preferred.
Required Qualities
Responsibilities
Reply with CV/Resume and letter of interest to: HRConsult.resource@gmail.com
Posted 8-22-22Medical Front Office Receptionist
Description:
If you are a goal-oriented go getter looking to work for a company where you feel like you belong, and has a great culture, then welcome to Beltone New England!
We are looking for a Medical Front Office Receptionist to work part-time and wants to be a part of this this amazing company.
The hours will be under 30 a week and we can discuss which days.
Essential Functions:
Benefits:
Requirements:
We are Veteran-Friendly company! To those who have served our country, we highly encourage you to apply!
Posted 8/18/22
Practice Manager
Established, well-respected pediatric practice serving Needham and the surrounding communities is seeking a Practice Manager. The Practice Manager will lead administrative and non-clinical practice operations, oversee staff, and manage organization-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will have leadership skills and experience managing a successful medical practice. We are looking for a manager who can work independently, is calm under pressure, leads with grace, and can manage a high performing team.
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications:
Competitive salary
Please forward resume to mgrossman@pmrconsulting.net
Posted 6-2-22