Physician Billing Coordinator II - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute (Santa Monica)

Job Description The Physician Billing Coordinator II performs all duties related to registration and the gathering of insurance and eligibility information. Duties and Responsibilities: • Edits in EPIC the charge encounters when needed to ensure accuracy of information for accurate billing. EPIC experience highly preferred. • Evaluates accounts to determine any write-offs or corrections required, including duplicate charges. • Verifies all insurance according to defined parameters. • Ensures that appropriate documentation has been received prior to patient’s appointment date. • Appropriately communicates with patient to determine financial status. • Discusses options with patient if insurance eligibility is not confirmed prior to appointment date. • Follows policies and procedures in looking for third party sponsorship. • Enters complete and appropriate documentation in IDX notes. • Follows all applicable rules and policies, such as the discount policy and Medi-Cal and charity applications. • Register accounts timely and accurately. • Ensures that registration occurs prior to patient encounter. • Ensures that all information is complete, and required fields entered. • Reviews patient’s account to understand current financial status and balance • Communicates appropriately and professionally to patients. • Receives monies owed from patient. • Reconciles cash receipts to cash log. • Meets existing efficiency goals. • Elevates issues, as appropriate, to the Supervisor. • Participates in the development of unit policies and procedures. • Handles in a professional and confidential manner all correspondence, documentation, and files. • Supports CSMNS core values, policies, and procedures. • Meets weekly with Supervisor. • Works with other PBCs and front office staff to resolve specific issues impacting unit and develop resolution plans. • Answers telephones, patient inquiries, and responds appropriately and timely to written correspondence. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED preferred. Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience: Two (2) years experience in a surgical office setting preferred. EPIC experience highly preferred. Education: High school diploma/GED preferred. Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience: Two (2) years experience in a surgical office setting preferred. EPIC experience highly preferred.