Billing Support Representative I (REMOTE)

Compensation:  $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive with the target at 3% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm PT

Job Overview:

The Billing Support Representative’s role is to be the primary contact for billing questions received from patients, clients, and payors.  In this role, Billing Support Representative provides client and patient support for billing-related issues, including but not limited to communicating estimated out-of-pocket costs, offering assistance options, providing billing status, quoting pricing, collecting payments and reviewing patient correspondence. The Billing Support Representative is an entry-level position for individuals who are new to the industry and are still mastering the required skills and responsibilities with supervisory support.

Essential Function:

• Provide support to clients and patients in a timely and professional manner.
• Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to generate appropriate solutions for billing issues.
• Retrieve inbound requests through a minimum of one channel, respond to the client’s or patient’s needs or direct them to the appropriate party.
• Correspond with patients via phone, email, chat, or text to provide and request information needed to successfully bill for testing.
• Document all client, patient, and payor interactions within Ambry systems completely and thoroughly.
• Review, identify, and process documents appropriately.
• Understand frequently asked questions regarding Ambry products and processes, utilizing resources as needed.
• Assist with incoming inquiries from patients and clients, providing one-touch resolution whenever possible for all billing-related issues.
• Demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
• Organize and attach documents to its corresponding case. 
• Real-time direct client communication.
• Inter-departmental communication and coordination.
• Preliminary billing and insurance knowledge.
• Communicate intermediate knowledge of Ambry products and systems to internal teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Knowledge:

• Possesses a high school degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD10 codes, medical terminology, insurance plans & processes.

Technical Competencies:

• General- Excellent telephone and communication skills.  Capable of excelling within a team environment.  Capable of accomplishing workload and additional projects with no supervision.  Ability to communicate effectively, attention to detail, ability to prioritize work, working knowledge of standard office equipment (printers fax machines, phone systems, office software and internet).  Flexibility regarding job assignments.
• Software Skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, and internet usage required. Salesforce or other case management software preferred.
• Language Skills- Ability to read and interpret documents and Ambry requisitions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively one-on-one, in group settings, with clients and with employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Experience:

• Experience in health care or clinical laboratory administration is preferred.
• Experience in customer service, specifically patient-facing in a health or wellness setting, is preferred.
• Experience in insurance billing, including insurance verification, authorization, or collections.

About Us: 

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.  Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the 401k plan from time to time. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.  You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

Ambry does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters, third party recruiting agencies, outside recruiters or firms without an executed contract in place. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by Ambry. Such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Ambry and will be processed accordingly.

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