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.
