Lawrence, Kansas
Medical Billing Specialist Job Opening in Lawrence, Kansas - We are seeking an experienced billing specialist in our radiation oncology department. Successful candidate will assist with posting payments, working the accounts receivable, as well as, assist with other billing and front desk duties as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with patients via phone, email, fax or mail
Post patient payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions and entering them into the accounting software
Prepare cash and check payments for bank; totaling and recording the deposit amounts, filling out deposit slips and bundling the funds and slips; making deposits at the bank
Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from clinical departments and patients
Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures
Resolve collections by examining patient payment plans, and payment history, and coordinating contact with collections department
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verifying totals; preparing reports
Generate monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred
1-3 years accounts receivable experience in a medical office
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
General math skills
Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality is a MUST!
Excellent data entry skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
accounts receivable: 1 year
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