Billing Administrator

*ETHOS LABORATORIES* – Newport, KY

LOCATION: This position is located in Newport, KY, two blocks from Newport on the Levee.

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the administrative activities of the billing department, including but not limited to daily deposits, medical records, client billing, and patient statements.  Provides excellent customer service to patients, clients, and coworkers.  Assists the Appeals and Billing Specialists as needed.  Maintains confidentiality as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years of medical billing or patient accounting
• Laboratory and/or workers compensation experience a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens and sorts mail into appropriate batches
• Prepare daily deposits for posting in billing system
• Process credit card payments including posting in billing system
• Process medical records requests
• Process patient statements
• Process correspondence requests as appropriate
• Process client billing
• Represent the office to internal and external customers in professional manner
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information as dictated by HIPAA requirements
• Assist billing staff including but not limited to account follow-up and appeals
• Other duties/projects as assigned by management

CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of all aspects of the revenue cycle
• Ability to read and interpret explanations of benefits and medical correspondence
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to easily identify correspondence types and take appropriate courses of action
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to interact positively in a team environment
• Follow all department and company policies and procedures
• Regular and prompt attendance