Job Description

The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for processing electronic billing of medical claims. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient & Employee Relationships:  Interact with patients and employees in a respectful and confidential manner consistent with the mission and values of CareSouth Carolina.  Measure(s): Patient loyalty. 
• Answering Phones:  Answer, route, take messages, and handle phone calls promptly and courteously in accordance with established CareSouth Carolina procedures.  Measure(s):  Efficiency. 
• Billing:  Electronic transmission of insurances; hard-copy claims, patient statements. Finance – Days in AR, Revenue per Encounter 
• Account Aging:  “Work” aged accounts by re-billing, contact insurances and/or patients, applying appropriate adjustments. Finance – Days in AR. 
•  Claims Denials:  Correct billing rejections; adjust accounts to reflect insurance terminations and/or effective dates. Finance-Days in AR 
• Completes all assignments and signs all documents in PowerDMS in a timely manner. 
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position. Willingly performs other duties as required. 

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a medical biller is required.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills are required.

Hours

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday

Location

Society Hill, SC

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.