Billing Specialist

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Location: 14100 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Join us at Little Spurs! (Overview):

Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for posting and monitoring payments from insurance and customers. We are searching for a motivated individual who will respond to customer and payer inquiries and concerns, perform claims follow-up activities, and perform special projects as directed.

What You Need (Qualifications):

• Experience in CPT and ICD-10 coding preferred.

• HS Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical billing preferred

• Must have knowledge and experience with claim processing

• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.

The Perks (Benefits):

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits available employee, spouse, and dependents

• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability & Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children).

• 401k with 4% company match on 5% employee contribution.

• Holiday pay (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas); shorter holiday hours

• 80 hours of PTO accumulated through the year; available for rollover

• More PTO accrued after three and five years of service

• Free in-house medical care for employee and dependent children

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

The Nitty Gritty (Your Day to Day):

• Performs appropriate billing/payment posting functions as assigned.

• Follows up on unpaid or improperly paid claims as necessary.

• Reviews and monitors select accounts within the accounts receivable system,

• Determines and performs appropriate collection efforts to resolve accounts, to include follow-up online, by phone and written correspondence.

• Effectively applies protocol in company EMR: Invoice Balance Responsibility/Applies Invoice Status correctly.

• Builds claims and applies knowledge of medical terminology, ICD/CPT codes to complete daily

• Corrects denied submission and denied claims in a timely manner and notes invoice accordingly.

• Submits claims electronically and by paper.

• Assists with telephone inquiries and billing questions promptly, with professionalism and courtesy.

• Generates and reviews patient statements effectively and ensures appropriate collection correspondence is sent and documented per protocol.