Billing Specialist - Texas

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive? At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world. Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. We are looking for a Billing Specialist to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! What we offer: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance State of the Art Facilities & Technology What you will do : The Billing Specialist p rovides customer service and is responsible for all billing aspects associated with Pediatrics Plus insurance billing including Medicaid billing, insurance billing, private pay billing, and insurance accounts receivable. Processes and bills insurance claims. Handles medical record requests from insurance companies . Reconciles payments received to payments posted in system. Provide excellent customer service over the phone to families and team members . Explain s insurance billing scenarios to families and team members. Problem solve s any inconsistencies with insurance billing . Work s well in a team environment . Process es and reconcile s insurance paper checks weekly . Call s insurance companies to obtain/ maintain pre - certification for patient therap ies. Enter s and update s data within deTASO . Participates in one-on-one meetings with leader . Responds positively to feedback concerning job performance. Communicates any needs or concerns with leadership . Maintains confidentiality and patient privacy to HIPAA standards. Upholds and incorporates the core values, mission , and philosophy of Pediatrics Plus into all job responsibilities. Displays an understanding of the leadership style of Pediatrics Plus. M ay perform other related and non-related duties, as assigned . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/ Certification: H igh School Diploma or equivalent . Bachelor’s degree , preferred. 2+ years of experience in medical billing, preferably in a healthcare or medical office setting , required . Skills/ Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. C omputer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,…