Medical Billing Team Lead – Full Time GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, an industry leader in Health Information Management and Revenue Cycle Management, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for excellence and collaboration, for careers in the healthcare industry. Join this exciting team working remotely in a flexible Medical Billing Team Lead role.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certified in medical coding (CPT4 and ICD9/ICD10), Medical Billing and Procedures preferred.
- 3- 5 years’ experience with Medical Billing and Procedures.
- Previous experience with Epic, ECW or other billing software.
- Experience with Windows applications, proficient use of computers, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication, verbal and written and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze and solve problems with limited assistance. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- US-Based Candidates Only
Responsibilities :
- Provide training to new and existing staff members. Use and follow company procedures in training. Spot check work to be sure of accuracy, efficiency and uniformity. Re-train staff as needed.
- Report on staff progress, deficiencies and training needs to management. Run productivity reports. –
- Respond to staff’s questions in a timely manner.
- Assist staff in completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner and that they have the resources and tools to perform their jobs.ie: software access. Advise management immediately if they do not.
- Provide coverage as needed to include performing staff’s work during their absences and as instructed.
- Assist manager in staff development.
- Report to manager any issues or areas of concern with staff as observed by you.
- Promote teamwork, remaining available to assist staff as needed.
- Liaison between staff and manager.
- Assist manager in meeting the daily needs and deadlines imposed by the client.
- Assist manager in running reports, preparing and updating spreadsheets for client.
- Oversee special projects. Provide status reports to the manager throughout the duration of the project.
- Work aged accounts on assigned payers prioritizing accounts that are approaching timely filing denial.
- In conjunction with manager, review status of staff’s assignments. Identify problem areas. Meet with staff to discuss deficiencies and correct errors.
- Know how to navigate and work all payer websites. Provide support to staff as needed.
- Break down incoming mail and distribute it to designated A/R staff.
- Work with Payment Posters or insurance companies regarding missing or misdirected checks.
- Meet with the manager routinely.
- Keep the manager informed of any billing, payer or staffing issues including backlogs as identified.
- Present ideas for improvements and strategies to meet goals. Offer viable solutions to problems.
- Assist A/R staff with their appeals as needed.
- When action taken, note account and copy and paste proof of insurance eligibility from payer websites. Provide status updates to management upon request.
- Meet all established deadlines and assignment goals.
- Keep files organized. Save common elements to the shared drive.
