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Medical Billing/Business Office Rep

Milwaukee, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

medical billing
business office
insurance verification
payment processing
accounts receivable
reporting
clerical experience
healthcare office
customer service
orthopedic billing

Nice to have

Associate's degree
office administration
orthopedic
pain management

Role summary

The Business Office Representative supports the financial and operational functions of a small physician's office by coordinating third-party billing and processing payments. This role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring accurate billing and collections, and supporting day-to-day business office operations. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced practice environment.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE: Medical Billing/Business Office Rep

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Business Office Representative supports the financial and operational functions of a small physician's office by coordinating third-party billing and processing payments for the business office.

This role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring accurate billing and collections, and supporting day-to-day business office operations. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced practice environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs duties related to the insurance billing function of the business office

Completes accurate and timely insurance verification.

Processes patient, insurance, and other payments as directed

Prepares weekly and monthly reports on third-party billings

Prepares weekly and monthly reports account pending diagnoses and late charges.

Performs insurance follow-up procedures.

Performs other specified clerical or administrative duties as assigned

Completes the business office work activities assigned daily in a timely fashion

May maintain office equipment, including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs as needed

Answers phones, sorts and distributes mail, and prepares documents

Maintains office files; implements an efficient system for other staff

Ensures services scheduled by outside providers have approved authorization as required by payer and procedure prior to service

Communicates with patients, insurers, and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization

Escalates financial clearance risks as appropriate in compliance with the Financial Clearance Program

Refers underinsured/uninsured patients and/or point-of-service pre-payment required services to the Pre-Service Patient Financial Responsibility and/or Financial Assistance team(s) to determine if the patient is eligible for assistance and obtain payment prior to services being received, when applicable, to help manage the organization's bad debt

Creates a positive patient experience by being polite, compassionate, and professional

Provides cross-coverage and training, when needed, for other team members

Maintains productivity and quality performance expectations

Regular attendance is required to carry out the essential functions of the position

Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role-specific functions

Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in office administration or related field preferred

At least three years of administrative and clerical experience in a healthcare office setting (medical billing) required, providing excellent customer service. Understanding of physician office workflows and revenue cycle processes

Two or more years of Accounts Receivable experience required, with orthopedic and pain management billing experience highly desirable

Well-developed skills in medical insurance coordination, eligibility verification, and benefits administration

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Able to read, write and communicate in English

Have cognitive skills for math, decision making and excellent communication skills

Potential for contact with chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and exposure to infectious disease.

Office-based position in a multi-specialty physician

Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and providers

Primarily sedentary work with computer-based tasks

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environmental characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location- In Person, Mayfair Clinic 3077 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa WI

Hours- FT, Monday through Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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