Medical Billing Collector ZR_21681_JOB

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Huntington) with a 1-hour unpaid break

• Follow up on outstanding medical claims and patient balances.
  
• Contact insurance companies to resolve denied or delayed claims.
  
• Appeal and resubmit denied claims as necessary.
  
• Verify insurance coverage and coordinate benefits with payers.
  
• Accurately post and reconcile payments, adjustments, and denials received from insurance carriers and patients.
  
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payments, refunds, and account balances.
  
• Collaborate with the billing and collections team to ensure proper claim resolution.
  
• Process electronic remittance advice (ERA) and explanation of benefits (EOB) postings.
  
• Reconcile daily deposits with posted payments to ensure accuracy.
  
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and medical billing regulations.
  
• Document all collection activities and maintain accurate account records.
  
• Generate reports related to payment trends, reconciliation status, and outstanding balances.
  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing and collections.
  
• Certification in medical billing and coding (CPC) is a plus.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in medical billing software (eClinicalWorks preferred).
  
• In-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
  
• Experience using payer websites to assess claim status for collections follow-up.
  
• Working knowledge of eligibility and authorization processes.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry, formatting, and basic formulas.
  
• Ability to work independently and meet collection deadlines.
  
• Capability to achieve monthly productivity standards.
  
• Reliable internet and VPN access.
  
• MUST HAVE WINDOWS OS DEVICE​