Flushing Surgical Center is seeking a Bilingual (Chinese and English) Medical Billing Specialist
FULL TIME POSITION BENEFITS:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation & Sick off
- Medical Insurance
- Pension Plan
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and submit billing and medical claims to insurance companies.
- Answers questions from patients and Insurance companies
- Update demographic and financial information in the billing system.
- Prepare bills and invoices, and document amounts due for medical procedures and services.
- Collect credit card payments via the phone.
- Investigate and appeal denied claims.
- Interact with third party payers for eligibility verification.
- Assist patients establish payment plans.
- Follows and reports the status of the delinquent account
- Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bilingual Chinese and English required.
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.
- Competent use of computer systems, software, and 10 key calculators.
- Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
- Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues.
- Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claim
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Flushing, NY 11354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to speak Cantonese and Mandarin?
Experience:
- Medical Billing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person