Accounts Support Specialist - Lanier Family Practice

About this Practice:

Lanier Family Practice has been proudly serving the Cumming community for over 50 years. Our board-certified physician, Dr. Nibedita Patro provides care to patients ages ten and older, and offers comprehensive services for chronic disease management, acute illness care and preventative care.

Our highly trained, patient-friendly staff works as a team alongside our physician to provide the highest standard of care. We take pride in the good health of our patients, and maximum patient satisfaction is our highest priority. We offer easy, convenient, same-day appointments and welcome walk-ins for sick patients.

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Performs as a cross trained multi functional team member of the office practice. Ensures accurate and timely charge capture and billing of office visits and inpatient charges, front office assistant responsibilities, precertification, scheduling or other administrative functions as assigned.

Responsible for collecting physician and technical superbills/rounding sheets daily. Enters and verifies patient demographics and insurance information. Verifies medical benefits and obtains preauthorization. Cross trained in the billing process cycle to include charge capture, insurance, collections and payment processing including outsourced receivables.

REQUIRED:

1.2 year experience in a clerical environment, preferably in a healthcare environment.

2.High School diploma or equivalent.

3.Ability to read and understand a medical record chart.

4.Basic typing skills

5.Knowledge of current ICD-9 and CPT codes

6.Ability to manage time of self and others.

7.Basic math skills

PREFERRED:

Experience in a medical office setting.