Job Description
Position Purpose: The Medical Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for all aspects of posting payments and answering calls from patients, insurance companies, and satellite offices regarding billing and insurance questions. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Accurately posts all patient payments, insurance payments, denials, and no pays in a timely manner. Calculates Estimated Out of Pockets. Answer calls and work closely with patients, insurance companies, and satellite offices regar…
8:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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10:30 AM
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