Medical Billing Specialist

Schlessinger MD is searching for a Medical Billing Specialist! Our billing team is service-oriented and committed to providing an excellent experience to all our patients. In this patient-centric role, you’ll apply payments, process claims, and be on-site for in person patient billing questions.  If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in medical billing this opportunity with a leading beauty destination is for you!  

Schlessinger MD and LovelySkin Spa, part of the LovelyGroup, are rated “Best in Omaha” year after year for a reason: our people!  As one of the busiest dermatology clinics in Omaha, we keep a brisk pace but never compromise patient experience. Come be a part of supporting this amazing team and enjoy a great schedule with the best coworkers around!

In this role you will:

Our Billing Specialist will be patient-facing and focuses on patient insurance education and payments for services at the time of visit.  This is a fast paced role which works closely with clinic nurses, providers, front desk teams and the Senior Billing Specialist. 

• Post paper insurance remittances and payments
• Review electronic remittance imports and work the adjustment/errors report
• Maintain billing records
• Work Insurance aging report regularly to review, document and process all insurance action items as needed, including claims status, records requests, appeals and refiling of claims
• Document, legitimize and track insurance overpayments
• Work patient AR(aged receivables) report and manage collections efforts
• Answer phone calls addressing patient balances, claim questions, establish payment arrangements and support the clinic by answers any overflow calls
• Stay up to date on dermatology diagnosis and CPT coding changes
• Educate patients regarding insurance benefits & payment details prior to procedures during their visit and establish a payment plan
• Assist front desk with acquiring insurance eligibility & benefits for scheduled patients and general support for other needs.
• Role will be cross trained with the front desk positions to support the team as needed.

Location: On-site in Omaha, NE

Status: Full time

Current Schedule: Monday-Thursday!

(*We may occasionally adjust employee work schedules or business hours to meet customer/patient needs, respond to emerging opportunities, or address unforeseen challenges)

About you:

• 1+ years of medical billing experience, preferably in a clinic setting
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and work independently is required
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
• A team-player, with willingness to work with a number of medical professionals 
• Solid interpersonal skills to handle EOB interactions with patients
• Knowledge of coding compliance rules and regulations

LovelyGroup is pleased to offer these great perks for hourly employees:

• Quick access to exceptional health, dental and vision coverage. Coverage available on the 1^st of the month after you start
• Dual Retirement Saving Approach: Generous 401k with match AND profit sharing plan!
• Competitive wages and annual bonus
• On Demand Pay! Access up to 60% of regular earnings as you earn it
• Generous PTO bank AND enjoy 8 paid holidays each year
• Scrubs are provided
• Employee discounts on products and services

The LovelyGroup includes LovelySkin.com, SchlessingerMD, the LovelySkin Retail store and Day Spa, Olive and Delmar, and Cosmetic Surgery Forum (CSF).  Spanning this diversified set of companies and services, we’re delighted to unify under one core mission: To help everyone feel confident in their skin. LovelyGroup is proud to be an employer who champions innovation, prioritizes employee-centric benefits and leads the market in setting a generous livable wage for all employees.

At LovelyGroup, we don’t just accept difference- we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our patients and customers, and our community.  LovelyGroup is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace.