Assistant Business Office Manager

Assistant Business Office ManagerThis position is responsible for prioritizing and batching material for data entry which requires knowledge of technical material. Must be capable of high-volume data entry. Assistant Business Office Manager will review, post, and submit claims that are compiled on a daily basis through the Practice Management System.

This position will also be responsible for statement processing and posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts and assisting with Sliding Fee Scale applications and audit processes.Essential Functions of PositionProcess insurance claims to various types of insurances and self-pay patientsResearch and communicate with insurances and third parties regarding claim denialsMake necessary billing/coding corrections and refile denied claims for reprocessingHelp Business Office Manager process and post patient paymentsPrepare and mail weekly patient statementsAnswer patient inquiries regarding account statusIdentify, research and resolve patient billing issuesContact patients regarding collections of past due account balancesWork with patients to establish self-pay arrangements and payment plansReview and research bad address filesAssist with provider insurance credentialing dutiesAssist with Sliding Fee Scale application and audit processesAssist with reports to maintain federal funding as requestedAssist with updating policies, procedures, and formsParticipate is staff meetings and other meetings as instructedAdhere to the Mission and Values of Santa Fe Care CenterMay be asked to perform other duties that align with mission, including but not limited to participation on clinical committees, providing education, Quality Review and/or other activities.Education / RequirementsExcellent communication skillsAttention to detailComputer knowledgeMedical TerminologyExperience in coding and charge entryMinimum Requirements:Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment. Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the supervisor.Must be able to read, write and speak English.Education and/or Experience:High School diploma or equivalent.