• Data entry and critical analysis of paper requisitions into the Billing Information System (BIS). The position requires a minimum standards for production and for quality.

          POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have viewed and have knowledge of a wide variety of insurance cards from many different insurance companies, including but not limited to: ability to determine if the insurance card is a medical card vs a dental or Rx card, where to find pertinent billing information on the card and whether or not the information on the card is everything required in order to bill.A

• Alpha-Numeric typing Scores from 8000 KSPH to 10,000 KSPH & alpha-numeric accuracy rate of 99% - 100%.

• Strongly prefer at least 3 years of prior Medical Billing experience.

• Strongly prefer candidates with prior data entry production experience.

• Strongly prefer candidates with either prior billing data entry experience for a medical diagnostic laboratory or front office Medical Billing experience.

• Skilled in problem solving and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must work well with others, must be self-motivated and driven to excellence.

• HS diploma or equivalency.

• General knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes (there is no CPT or ICD-9 coding with this position).

• POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:
• Data entry of demographic and insurance information into Billing Information System (BIS) from source documents.
• May at times enter charge information as specified.
• Will use personal knowledge of billing rules and requirements along with a critical/analytical eye in order to determine if information provided appears to be incorrect or incomplete (invalid ID format for specific insurance, ID# not provided on copy of insurance card or handwriting on requisition not legible, etc.).
• Quality control of requisitions and attachments
• Maintain productivity and quality standards as set by management
• Responsible for reporting problems and errors to management in an effective and efficient manner.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings
• Communicate and interact with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative and positive manner at all times.
• Foster team work by offering assistance to others
• Responsible for all information communicated by management on departmental policies & procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of information that is pertinent to Quest Diagnostics, AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics and per HIPAA law.
• Perform other tasks as management deems necessary.
• Local candidates only, please.