Medical Billing Specialist

The State University of New York College of Optometry seeks a skilled Medical Billing Specialist to work in our Patient Financial Services department. This position is onsite at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036.

Responsibilities /Job Functions:

• Reviews and analyzes “Explanation of Benefits” (EOBs), payer correspondences to identify denials.
• Resolve issues with pending, rejected, or underpaid claims.
• Review and resolve uncollected accounts by contacting patients regarding outstanding balances and setting up payment options.
• Communicate denial trends/issues to management.
• Perform daily tasks in assigned work queues.
• Clearly document actions taken on accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience in denial management required.
• A minimum of 3 years billing experience is required, optometry preferred.
• Knowledge of Nextgen electronic billing system preferred.
• Ability to review and troubleshoot edits through insurance portals and clearing house preferred.
• Ability to multi-task preferred.
• Knowledge of optometry billing preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Annual Salary (including location pay) is $61,151, and there is also a generous benefit package. 15 days of annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our Benefits at Glance .

This position is represented by UUP bargaining unit.

Click here to apply on the College's website:

About US

At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.

The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

To view the College’s Annual Security Report, visit

About SUNY College of Optometry:

The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.