Medical Billing Specialist

Company: BREG, Inc.
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity?

We currently have a full-time opening for a Medical Billing Specialist in Elmhurst, IL, Patient Service Center. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference every day, this is the opportunity! The Medical Billing Specialist will assist patients and their caretakers with any non-medical question or concern.

The right person to join our team is...

This position requires confidence, independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and develop practical ideas for dealing with them. The style is purposeful, directed at getting things done quickly. There is strong demand for high-quality, organized, and repeatable results.

This position is responsible for.

The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for coordinating patient and insurance billing for DME, orthotic and prosthetic devices, meeting accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards. In addition, S/he reviews all claims to assure proper documentation, prior authorization, and patient eligibility are met to achieve successful payment of claims while providing exceptional customer service to patients, business partners, and customers.

Your day will be very busy this position:

• Coordinates and facilitates new orders from the field representatives.
• Performs verification of benefits; contacts patients to inform them of their benefits; and collects co-Insurance.
• Performs patient registration and check-out procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for sales and service representatives on updates to orders, patient communication, and account issues.
• Performs order entry into Breg Claim System (BCS).
• Coordinates delivery of ancillary products.
• May perform prior and retro authorizations.
• May participate in the fitting and delivering routine pre-fabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods that are non-complex in nature.
• Administrative tasks may include tending to mail, overnight shipping, fax, copy, scan, file, office supplies, general correspondence, and the like to ensure efficient office operations.

What your background will be:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred and 2+ years applicable experience.
• Working knowledge of medical insurance/medical terminology; insurance cards and major medical benefits; insurance rules and contracts.
• Computer proficiency includes web browser/internet search, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint capabilities. Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems.

For six consecutive years, Breg has been awarded The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) Circle of Excellence Award for employee engagement.

If you meet the requirements above and would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.breg.com and click on the 'Careers' section.

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse workforce and Drug-Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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