<p>Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 120+ physicians, in 45 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.</p> <p>Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Billing Specialist 2 to be based out of our Central Business Office in Creve Coeur, MO. This position handles all billing related issues for assigned carrier(s). Work Medicare/Medicaid denials, corrected claims, and manually filed Medicaid secondary claims.</p> <p>This position is a hybrid role with a combination of remote work and in office work. Local candidates only.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Researches and works various assigned tasks types for specific insurance plans within expected timeframe. This includes charge corrections, research on received denials, and follow-up on correspondence received</p> </li><li> <p>Corrects claim errors found on the clearing house website.</p> </li><li> <p>Makes necessary adjustments through the posting process as identified.</p> </li><li> <p>Identifies and properly handles any refunds in practice management system.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with clinical office and patient calls when necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in insurance provider representative meetings if appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as a backup to the front desk receptionist. Answers business office telephone calls in a professional manner; transfers to appropriate personnel and/or takes accurate messages; greets business office visitors in a friendly and professional manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Physical guidelines include the ability to sit for up to eight hours per day; work at a computer workstation taking phone calls for up to eight hours. Ability to lift and carry heavy records or boxes of up to 20lbs.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Billing and Collections certificate is preferred. </li><li>Licensure/Certification: N/A </li><li>Years of Experience: Three plus years in the healthcare industry. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Experienced in resolving billing issues with multiple health insurance carriers </li><li>Experienced in Electronic Practice Management Systems - NextGen experience a plus </li><li>Keen attention to detail </li><li>Written and verbal skills </li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations </li><li>Ability to function in team environment </li></ul> <p>To learn more about what it's like to be an Esse employee, please visit our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! Search "Essehealthbenefitsu".</p> <p>Benefit highlights & more!</p> <ul> <li>Multiple medical coverage benefits </li><li>Generous PTO policy + 8 paid holidays </li><li>401k match + profit sharing </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Wellness program </li></ul> <p>EOE</p>