Billing specialist

Apply Job Type Full-time

The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the billing process is completed in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. Daily processing of claims, review remittance advice forms to verify proper reimbursement and submit reconsiderations, appeals as necessary. This position answers billing questions from internal and external customers and documents communication in EMR system.

Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Professional Liability Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Bonuses
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Yearly company retreats and events
• And so much more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run appropriate billing reports, review denied or rejected claims, file disputes, and submit corrected claims as necessary.
• Upload and log electronic remits from various insurance companies.
• Review, correct, and reconcile errors from remit uploads, post payments as needed to balance accounts.
• Follow-up with insurance companies and payment guarantors to resolve issues and obtain payments.
• Monitor collection/aging worksheets, manage accounts, and document progress in EMR system.
• Answer telephone calls; address billing questions for payment guarantors.
• Collaborate with team members on billing or aging review projects.
• Participate in weekly billing team meetings and report payer trends.
• Attend at least two APT sponsored community events and two internal APT events for Community Involvement.
• Additional projects or duties as assigned by management.

Requirements Qualifications & Education (include, but are not limited to):

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Biller preferred.
• Must have 1 year of experience with claims/billing, and collections.
• Two or more years of claims/billing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle a high volume of accounts in an office setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience.
• The ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.

Get to Know Associates in Pediatric Therapy:

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. APT currently has 23 clinics throughout TN, KY and IN. APT is built on a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively! APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients’ therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.

We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video --> APT Employee Thoughts Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.