Billing Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of Billing Specialists.

• Assist with the billing and collections processes within the medical practice.

• Ensure compliance with Tenet Physician Resources policies, procedures, HIPAA regulations, and confidentiality standards.

• Support the corporate compliance program and communicate any compliance issues.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations.

• Help in organizing and scheduling team activities.

• Address escalated and unresolved matters.

• Timely entry of charges into the system.

• Process claims and generate daily audit trails.

• Handle ERAs, payments, and necessary adjustments.

• Reconcile daily activities and prepare/send Batch Cover Sheets to the Director and accounting department.

• Audit patient financial records to ensure the collection of copays and outstanding balances.

• Review and manage delinquent insurance and patient accounts.

• Address credit balance issues.

• Generate management or accounting reports as requested.

• Carry out additional assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Preferred completion of a billing or coding program.

• At least 5 years of experience in medical billing is necessary.

• Familiarity with the Accounts Receivable collection process.

• Understanding of Red Flag rules.

• Knowledge of Electronic Health Systems.

• Proficient in ICD-9 and CPT coding.

• Compliance with relevant mandatory vaccination laws, where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Opportunities for career development and continuing education.

• Health savings accounts available.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Employee Assistance Program access.

• Employee discount program.

• Options for voluntary pet insurance.

• Voluntary legal insurance offerings.

• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance available.

• Optional long-term care insurance.

• Voluntary elder and childcare benefits.

• Voluntary auto and home insurance options.