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Medical Biller Springfield, MA Employment Type: Temp to Hire Job Number: 11628 Job Description Medical Billing Specialist Shift Times: Monday thru Friday 8am-430pm Job Responsibilities: 1) Communicates in an effective and timely manner all issues that adversely affect reimbursement 2) Performs online data entry of account changes and communicates these changes to others (as necessary) and documents in the Centricity system all conversations and follow up action taken to resolve outstanding accounts. 3) Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of third-party payer guidelines relevant to revenue cycle procedures for selected departments and Initiates telephone contacts to third party payers, patients/guarantors and attorneys to facilitate payments to resolve billing issues. 4) Identifies recurring rejections and other trends to the AR Manager for research and practice follow-up. 5) Researches and performs Accounts Receivable follow- up for all assigned areas, working in ETM (Enterprise Task Manager), and projects as needed. 6) Performs secondary payer billing and follow up activity in accordance with carrier specifications for all assigned accounts and monthly procedures required for the closing of books 7) Observes all health and safety requirements and Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information as mandated by HIPAA. 8) Attends and actively participates in assigned inter/intra-departmental meetings 9) Coordinates follow-up efforts with co-workers from other MPBS units and BHS departments/practices 10) Performs duties and job functions in accordance with the policies established for the department and all other duties as assigned