Job DetailsJob LocationNorth Street - Buffalo, NYRemote TypeHybridSalary Range$19.97 - $29.95 HourlyDescriptionBuffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking a full-time Billing Assistant in our Finance department. This is a hybrid remote position where time can be spent both in the 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/ GEDMinimum Experience Required:
- Minimum of three years' experience in billing required.
- Two years of experience acceptable with a completed two-year degree in finance, billing or relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.