Job Information
SightMD Medical Biller in East Setauket, New York
Description
TOC Eye, The Ophthalmic Center, a SightMD Practice
A career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As a Medical Biller, you will play a vital role in processing, verifying, balancing, and adjusting billing and accounts payable transactions, all of which require independent judgment. A key aspect of this position is proactively collaborating with internal project managers, accounts payable teams, and credit and collections coordinators. Ensuring timely billing for patients and insurance carriers is essential, along with maximizing payment amounts and turnaround times. Additionally, you will be expected to pursue continuous improvements in productivity.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
Answer phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries
Prepares and processes work in progress and billings to ensure that all client invoices are billed accurately, consistently within client requirements and on a timely basis.
Reviews and reconciles account balances in work in progress and in accounts receivable.
Tracks the turnaround times for the billing cycle.
Processes and records accounts receivable transactions and accesses resubmissions
Ensures proper approval and allocation of payables
Codes, enters, reconciles, and balances payables and internal accounting records.
Research and resolve billing and accounts payable issues, denials and appeals with external and internal clients.
Productions of weekly patient billing and capability to process weekly surgery
Supports the members of accounting with accounts payable tasks, billing tasks, accounts receivable tasks, and the development and completion of special projects.
Handles phone calls compassionately and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a teamwork-oriented environment
Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
1+ years of Medical billing experience is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree from an accredited college or medical business school
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred but not required
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
Hourly Rate Range:
- $24/hr to $29/hr
Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan - 401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Career Development Programs
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com
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