Medical Billing Specialist

Hearing Screening Associates is part of the Demant Group. Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that for more than a century has played a vital part in developing innovative technologies and know-how to help improve people’s hearing and health. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to intelligent audio solutions and hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged.

Hearing Screening Associates (HSA) is a full-service company that offers an all-inclusive service for screening the hearing of newborn infants. The concept covers everything from personnel and testing to equipment to reporting and billing.

Hearing Screening Associates is hiring for a Medical Billing Specialist. This is your opportunity to make a difference, one baby at a time. The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the billing of Newborn Hearing Screening Tests, working with insurance companies and their members, process for reimbursement of claims while maintaining patient confidentiality; as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits 
• 24/7 virtual medical care 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family 
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or
• Dependent Care 
• Pet Insurance 
• Commuter accounts 
• Employee Perks (tech discount) 

• Responsible for the follow-up of submitted claims with health plans and their members to resolve those claims.
• Responsible for professional interaction with members and insurance companies, working to resolve claims and discrepancies.
• Regularly attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Detail-oriented to identify accuracy in insurance information and patient demographics.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with HSA Leadership regarding insurance process changes, timely filing limits, trends with insurance companies’ denial or billing changes.
• Proficient with various software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word), computer systems, web-based applications, and third-party portals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of recent experience related to medical billing and claims resolution.
• Have experience and understanding of the denial and appeals process, working to resolve the claim for payment.
• Experience in working with the requirements of Medicaid and private insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for long periods of time during a daily routine. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

Employment is contingent upon the following:

• Clear seven (7) year background check including criminal history and education verification.

Hearing Screening Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.