Billing Specialist

OverviewVista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesManage all billing-related aspects for assigned payors, including billing set-up in the NextGen system and processing full-cycle billing to all payers including original billing, collections, denials and re-billing, and account maintenance/ accounts receivable and all Claim edits follow up. Review accounts for payer or patient follow-upPerform various accounts receivable actions: contacting payers by Web and/or by phoneBilling, correcting and resubmitting claims to government and third party payersFollow up on all unpaid accounts receivable and perform appeals when applicableProcess retro insurance billingVerify insurance coverage for patientsAnswer billing inquiriesUnderstand all aspects of the Billing/Revenue CycleMonth End closing for assigned payersEnhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current guidelines review, in-service meeting and workshopsParticipate in and emphasize a team based approachAdhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulationsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimumHigh school graduate or equivalentKnowledge of insurance billing in a medical settingSix year's recent and wide spectrum of related medical billing experience PreferredMedi-Cal experienceBilling experience in FQHC-Community Health CenterMedical billing and/or coding certificationNext Gen experienceHigh level of initiative and driveExcellent organizational, communication and time management skills Required Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesStrong computer knowledge; proficiency with Excel, Word and OutlookAttention to detail and accuracy Pay Range$21 - $28.72PI250656040 Apply