Business Office Specialist
Company: Brazo Valley Physicians Organization MS
Location: Bryan
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary: OSHA Exposure Classification:
Under the supervision of the Director Business Operations, is
responsible for assuring that duties are accurately performed in
completion of, but not limited to, the following areas as assigned:
registration and pre-registration of all categories of patients,
prepare consent forms appropriately for each procedure; ensure that
copies of appropriate documentation are obtained to facilitate the
billing and collections processes; give estimates of charges;
ensure that co-payments and payments on patients accounts are
explained, obtained and processed accurately; complete daily
batching of patient payments collected (check, cash or credit
card); ensure that all information entered into the automated
admitting/registration system is accurate and complete; prepare
medical records for all first-time patients and update medical
records for return patients as needed; use of the Meditech, or
other automated billing systems; post payments; adjustments,
rebilling, refunds and write-offs on accounts; account follow-up on
all types of payers; receive and deal with patient calls; resolve
problem accounts as required; manage correspondence; file as
necessary; verify payments to contracted rates; achieve
departmental goals regarding collections. Work with medical records
clerks, biller and adjudicator, scheduler and registration
personnel to maintain accurate records to facilitate valid reports
regarding billing and collections. Perform all other duties as
assigned. Uphold business office philosophy and objectives while
adhering to federal and state guidelines including CMS, Medicare,
and OIG requirements. Projects a professional demeanor and
appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, and
coworkers. Maintain good communications with other staff and
internal and external customers, such as keeping the Director of
Business Operations advised of any problems. Work under stress and
in situations that demand patience and tact while providing
impeccable service.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 25 pounds or up to 50 pounds with
assistance. May be expected to push or pull 500 pounds with
assistance. Work is of light demand; sitting or walking most of the
time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity
essential to performing designated duties required: optimal
auditory acuity required; manual dexterity involving the handling
of equipment and computers is essential to performing assigned
duties. Constant use of keyboard on systems. Eye strain from system
use. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit. May be
subjected to stressful situations and a fast pace environment.
Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be
experienced associated with a normal office environment. Hours of
duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the
requirements of the billing office.
Job Category III. Tasks/activities do not entail predictable or
unpredictable exposure to blood or other body fluids to which
universal precautions apply.
Keywords: Brazo Valley Physicians Organization MS, Bryan , Business Office Specialist, Other , Bryan, Texas
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