Medical Biller at Omega Healthcare in Boca Raton, FL

Medical Biller

Location: Boca Raton, FL, United States

Job Title	Medical Biller	FLSA	Non-Exempt
Reports to	Coding Manager	Grade	D
Location	Remote	Band	1A

Summary/Objective
Under limited supervision the Medical Biller reviews and verifies medical bills and invoices with accounts receivable ledger and patients. Ensures record accuracy, follow up, and makes necessary revisions. The Medical Biller processes changes in system to support accurate and efficient billing processes. The Medical Biller will be charged with maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes, investigates, and resolves account issues, including resubmitting and updating line and claim document information.

• Accesses available resources to locate missing or incorrect information. Updates medical claims with corrected billing information and releases claims for transmission to the payer.

• Investigates and documents actions taken to resolve medical billing discrepancies and unusual charges and credits.

• Works high priority Third-Party Liability/MVA/WC cases according to department policies and procedures.

• Conducts research to make the determination of related paid claims for subrogation cases, which includes identification and validation of TPL/MVA/WC claims cost avoidance.

• Receives and responds to incoming correspondence and calls pertaining to TPL/MVA/WC verification, billing, and collections inquiries from various sources.

• Evaluates case status based on established criteria and takes appropriate action to maintain productive and proactive communication with the third party.

• Ensures that all appropriate patient service charges are entered into the billing system.

• Performs other duties as directed.

• Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.

Key Success Indicators/Attributes

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.

• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.

• Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.

• Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA, American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.

• Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Minimal travel required; up to 5%

Required Education and Experience

Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program and a minimum of three to five years of medical billing and/or coding experience. Experience with Workers Compensation and Third-Party Liability/MVA billing and collections. Experience with Third Party Liability/Attorney collections.

Preferred Education and Experience

N/A

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have the following certificates and/or licenses: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CCS-P.

Security Access Requirements

In addition to the specific security access required by the employee’s client engagement, the employee will have access to the Omega systems set forth in the “Standard Field Employee” profile.

Microsoft Office	ADP	Oracle	Reviewmate
E1- All Field Employees	Standard Employee	Standard	Access is based on client needs. Determined by manager and granted by Audit Implementation Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at employeerelationsus@omegahms.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee may perform other duties as assigned.

Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program and a minimum of three to five years of medical billing and/or coding experience. Must have the following certificates and/or licenses: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CCS-P. Experience with Workers Compensation and Third-Party Liability/MVA billing and collections. Experience with Third Party Liability/Attorney collections. Excel and Epic Experience

Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.omegahms.com

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay. Eligible employees may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans. Benefits and incentive eligibility may vary based on position, location, and tenure.

AAP/EEO Statement

Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at employeerelationsus@omegahms.com.