<p>Overview</p> <p>We have an exciting Temporary opportunity for a Billing Associate to join our team at our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Ft. Myers. At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>The Office-Based Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized.</p> <ul> <li>Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals. </li><li>Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding. </li><li>Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system. </li><li>Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated. </li><li>Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients. </li><li>Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit </li><li>Follows all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines. </li><li>Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.</p> <p>Experience Years: 3-5 years of related experience.</p> <p>Experience Industry: Healthcare</p> <ul> <li>Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and for some sites may be required. </li></ul> <p>Benefits and Compensation</p> <p>Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance </li><li>Progyny Fertility Benefits </li><li>Livongo Diabetes Management </li><li>Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services </li><li>Smart Shopper </li><li>401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount* </li><li>Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance </li><li>Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) </li><li>Employee Optional Life and AD&D </li><li>Short & Long Term Disability </li><li>Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA) </li><li>Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA) </li><li>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) </li><li>Parental Leave Benefit </li><li>Sick Pay Bank </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Group Aflac Policies </li><li>Identity Theft Protection </li><li>Employee Charitable Fund </li><li>Care.com </li><li>Various Discount Programs </li><li>Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit </li></ul> <p>Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.</p> <p>Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.</p> <p>#PedNC</p> <p>Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>