Medical Billing Specialist

Description We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our team located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This role plays a crucial part in our healthcare team, focusing on maintaining billing records, managing insurance claims, and negotiating repayments. This opportunity offers a short term contract.Responsibilities: Review and calculate patient charges, verifying payments based on treatment records Prepare comprehensive billing reports and invoices. Process insurance claims and payments in compliance with relevant laws and medical coding procedures. Set up patient payment plans and manage collection accounts. Monitor and rectify billing/payment discrepancies. Update and maintain billing software with rate changes. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all patient records. Attend educational seminars to enhance knowledge and performance level. Perform data entry and adopt paperless billing methods whenever possible. Handle additional duties as assigned, such as tracking overtime hours and verifying time cards.MendotaRequirements Proficiency in Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), EHR SYSTEM, and Epaces is essential. Demonstrable experience with Accounts Receivable (AR), Appeals, Benefit Functions, and Billing Functions. Experience with Claim Administration is required. Excellent numerical Data Entry skills are necessary. The ability to handle Direct Phone Calls professionally and efficiently. Prior experience in Medical Billing is a must. The candidate should be comfortable with and adept at using various medical billing technologies and software. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. A high level of discretion to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis. High level of proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word. The ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workloads. A commitment to continuous professional development. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .