Job Description
Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have billing skills you're ready to put into action? Then you've come to the right place! Apply to be a Medical Billing Payment Specialist today! What will your day look like? At Horizon, you'll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There's always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that'll ensure your success in your new role.
As a Medical Billing Payment Specialist at Horizon, you will be responsible for...
- Accurate posting of payments and adjustments received from insurance companies and patients into our EHR system
- Interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs) to correctly identify and post appropriate amounts
- Ensuring all denials and zero-payments are categorized for further analysis
- Identifying discrepancies in payments and reporting issues to management for resolution
- Working in coordination with the Billing Team to ensure patient accounts reflect the correct balance
- Assisting in the resolution of patient inquiries related to their account balances
- Maintaining compliance with healthcare billing standards and regulations
*Please note that this is not a Finance or Accounting position.
Why choose Horizon to build your career? Besides the fact that we've been named a Best Place to Work for 16 (yes, 16!) years in a row? At Horizon, you can be assured that you will make difference in the lives of others. Even better, your teammates will be just as motivated to make a difference!
What we offer that you'll love...
- Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
- Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
- Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we're more than co-workers, we're a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
- Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we're here to help!Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you're set for the future.
- Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you'll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
- Paid time off and paid holidays!
What makes you a great candidate? We can't wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you'll need for the job:
- Associate's in related field with 2 years of relevant experience required.
- OR -
- High School Diploma/equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite
- Experience with Cerner/Electronic Health Record systems preferred
- Strong analytical and customer service skills
- Ability to work in team environment
- Ability to provide close attention to detail
Location: This position is located at our corporate office at 55 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 14068. There is a possibility for remote work after successful onboarding in this role.
Hours: This position is full-time with flexible daytime hours from Monday - Friday.
Compensation Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. This position starts at an hourly rate of $18.25 - $18.50. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
Physical demands associated with this position include: - Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
- Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
- Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds
Horizon DEIB Statement: Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.
Disclaimer: Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.
This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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