Optometric Medical Cashier/Biller
16 days ago
El Paso
Job Description Key Responsibilities for Work Experience • Cashier Duties: Collect patient co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket charges if needed at checkout. Process cash, check, and credit card payments. Balance cash drawer., • Post: Reconcile batches and close the daily report., • Verify Benefits: Vision and medical insurance coverage., • Submit Claims: Process and transmit clean electronic and paper vision and medical claims to insurance companies., • Front Desk Support: Answer phones, schedule patients, assist where needed., • Manage Denials: Review rejected or denied claims, research discrepancies, resubmit and submit formal appeals., • Post Payments: Post insurance and patient payments accurately to ledger accounts., • Handle Inquiries: Answer patient and carrier billing questions, establish payment plans, and resolve account balance complaints., • Maintain Compliance: Ensure all daily operations follow HIPAA guidelines and healthcare laws., • Collections: Send invoices to patients., • Data Entry: Verify demographics and insurance information., • Aging Reports: Work report and reduce outstanding balances. Essential Skills to List • Strong math skills, • Attention to details, • ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding knowledge, • Medical terminology, • Revenue cycle management, • Billing software (Eyefinity, OfficeMate), • Insurance verification and pre-authorizations (EyeMed, VSP and Availity), • Accounts receivable (A/R) follow-up, • HIPAA compliance and medical terminology, • Accuracy and timely, • Microsoft Suite, • Google Suite, • Organized, mindful of others., • Willing to clean your area and assist with cleaning other areas of the office. \nCompany Description Become a part of a dynamic work environment. El Paso Optical Center has been a staple in the community since 1901. We stand on tradition while offering our patients the best Optometrist, customer service, and technology in eye care. Join a winning team. Become a part of a dynamic work environment. El Paso Optical Center has been a staple in the community since 1901. We stand on tradition while offering our patients the best Optometrist, customer service, and technology in eye care. Join a winning team.