About this role
Market Range: 05 Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Medical Administrative Specialist 2 provides billing support to the UT Internal Medicine & OB/GYN Resident Clinic. This position handles accounts receivable matters such as coding, billing, financial counseling, charges and payments, follow-up on claim denials, care reporting, proper code selection, etc.
• Inputs entries of related charges for Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). • Ensures information is in accordance with billing methods as set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the College of Medicine (COM). • Enters payments and conducts electronic posting of payments through Centricity Practice Solution: Practice Management (CPS PM) billing module. • Evaluates the International Classification of Disease (ICD 10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding prior to billing and receive clarity from physicians, when necessary. • Completes outstanding accounts receivables by inquiring on claims denials and insurance matters. • Ensures the accuracy of weekly deposits. • Assesses Episodes of Care for errors and omissions. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of billing experience; OR Associate’s Degree and one (1) year of experience. Knowledge of Episodes of Care and Quality is required. (Certified coding experience preferred). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of medical terminology. • Ability to learn Powerchart and Intergy EMR systems. • Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision. • Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, proficiency with word processing programs, calculator, and hospital based EMR. • Proficient skills in ICD10 and CPT coding. • Basic skills in computer data entry. • Excellent telephone skills.