Job Information
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Billing Assistant in Buffalo, New York
Billing Assistant
Job Details
Job Location
North Street - Buffalo, NY
Remote Type
Optional Work from Home
Salary Range
$19.97 - $29.95 Hourly
Description
Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking a full-time Billing Assistant in our Finance department. This is an entry level position and an excellent opportunity to gain medical billing experience. This is a hybrid remote position where time can be spent both in the Buffalo office and at home working 8am - 4pm once training has been completed.
Job Summary:
The Billing Assistant is responsible for a variety of billing as assigned individually by the accounts receivable manager. This includes Early Childhood billing, Medicare/Medicare HMO’s, Blue Cross, IHA, Univera, Medicaid/Medicaid HMO’s, Contract & Private Patient billing.
Essential Functions:
Data entry of all necessary billing information
Prints and distributes daily encounter forms. Must review encounter forms for accuracy and track missing encounter forms
Completes necessary entry, processing and follow up for the following types of billing
Resolves all billing issues for all billing. Reviews claims for missing and incorrect information
Updates necessary departments with applicable insurance information
Posting and reconciliation of daily cash receipts for all locations
Remain current with applicable billing policies and meets with necessary departments to stay abreast of any changes
Run necessary reports of billing data as needed for the required department
Additional duties as requested by your supervisor
Required Skills:
Prior Practice Management system and electronic claim filing experience including maintenance of data tables Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing guidelines
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma/ GED
Physical Requirements:
Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.