Claims Specialist
*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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 5 or more years of medical billing experience preferred
- Laboratory and/or workers compensation experience a plus
- Billing or Coding Certification a plus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Submits claims on a daily basis and assures claim files reach clearinghouse
- Verifies and reviews charges are submitted on a daily basis to payers for adjudication
- Processes all specialized billing for the lab
- Reviews and resolves clearinghouse rejections in a timely manner
- Reviews and resolves billing system rejections in a timely manner
- Reviews and resolves paper rejections in a timely manner
- Assists with department phone calls
- Updates patient registration and insurance information as needed
- Contact patients to obtain insurance and demographic information
- Establishes a working relationship with payers, clients, and internal staff
- Assist billing staff including but not limited to Appeals, Follow-up, Payment posting, ecommerce etc.
- Must maintain active certification, if applicable
- Other duties/projects as assigned by management
CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Good knowledge of all aspects of the Revenue Cycle
- Ability and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Follow all department and company policies and procedures