Russell Tobin's client is hiring a Claims Coordinator in Paramus, NJ

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Onsite - Paramus, NJ 07652

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Pay rate: $20-$22/hr

Responsibilities:

• Review medical claims and submit them to insurance carriers through the practice Electronic Health Records (EHR) system and clearinghouse.
• Monitor rejected claim reports, correct errors, and resubmit claims to the appropriate insurance carrier.
• Download and review Explanation of Payments (EOPs) and post claim payments or denials within the EHR system.
• Research denied claims to determine eligibility for correction and resubmission.
• Analyze aging reports to identify unpaid claims and ensure resubmission within insurance filing limits.
• Utilize insurance carrier portals and contact carriers when necessary to investigate claim status or denials.
• Coordinate with the clearinghouse to distribute patient billing statements and manage payments through the patient portal.
• Process overpayment refunds to patients and repayments to insurance carriers when required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for medical and vision claims related to assigned practices.
• Support leadership in maximizing claim collection rates and billing accuracy.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of medical billing or claims processing experience
• Experience with medical billing and coding
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to prioritize and resolve billing issues efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting multiple doctor practices
• Experience working with multiple insurance carriers and understanding their claim requirements
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and resolve billing problems

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.