Job Description : Exciting, fast-paced medical facility is searching for a Medical Accounting Specialist with at least two years of experience in a medical billing position to work in a dynamic, stimulating environment. Competitive salary, health benefits, and 401k included. The position has potential for growth and advancement; we are looking for someone to join our team for a long-term career. Responsibilities Collect outstanding balances as quickly as possible by applying collection best practices Utilize various AR reports to target aged balances for collection in order to meet and maintain performance goals as set by management Evaluate denials and partial payments to determine if further reimbursement is valid Research and correct cash application of misapplied funds and payments on account for patient accounts as necessary Identify and request adjustments to patient accounts as necessary, while following departmental procedure Alert management to irregularities, patient trends and areas of concern Maintain communication with direct manager and promptly follow-up with other departments as needed especially when seeking further information on a denied claim Enter charges and review batches to ensure accuracy Assist in the preparation of 3rd party bills for recovery of reimbursement Perform word processing and various other clerical duties for department as assigned Enter and retrieve financial, administrative and patient information Assist in maintaining billing records Keep billing files organized, maintains copies of payment recovery vouchers and spreadsheets for reporting Arrange for medical records to be sent to appropriate destination Perform related duties as required Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Medical Billing Trade-School preferred. Minimum of two successful years in a business collection environment preferred Prior medical billing and healthcare insurance knowledge preferred Computer literacy/Microsoft Office fluency required Solid understanding of state laws and fee schedules and their impacts on billing and collection Data Entry and clerical experience required, analytical skills preferred

Email Address: dan@astepaheadonline.com

Phone : 516-681-3484

Address: 132 Newbridge Road

Zip: 11801

City: HICKSVILLE

State: New York

Experience: 2 Year 0 Month

Salary:NA

About the Company:  A Step Ahead Prosthetics is more than just a prosthetics facility. Besides being in the forefront of prosthetic technology and development, we’re here to give anyone who has lost a limb the tools, information, and resources necessary to allow them to achieve their goals. We provide healthcare, advocacy, and educational services so that you can live your life without limitations!