Job Title: Escrow & Medical Billing Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
The Escrow & Medical Billing Coordinator is a pivotal role within the personal injury legal team at the law firm. The primary responsibilities include:
Escrow Account Management:
- Manage and monitor client escrow accounts.
- Ensure accurate disbursement of settlement funds in compliance with trust account regulations.
- Track all financial transactions related to client cases post-settlement.
Lien Identification & Processing:
- Identify and contact lienholders, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurers.
- Request and review lien documentation to verify balances and ensure proper billing.
- Maintain organized records of all outstanding and resolved liens.
Lien Resolution & Negotiation:
- Coordinate with responsible parties (client, firm, insurance) for lien payments.
- Negotiate reductions in lien amounts when appropriate and ensure timely payment.
- Track deadlines and follow up regularly to prevent delays in disbursement.
Insurance Appeals:
- Prepare and submit appeals to health insurance providers for denied or underpaid claims.
- Communicate with insurance representatives and follow up until resolution is achieved.
- Document all appeals and outcomes thoroughly.
PIP Claims & Fee Schedules:
- Apply in-depth knowledge of PIP legal procedures and regulations.
- Review medical bills and calculate payments based on the appropriate PIP fee schedule.
- Ensure that PIP claims are submitted, followed up, and resolved accurately and efficiently.
Medical Bill Calculation & Negotiation:
- Accurately calculate outstanding medical bills, considering applicable reductions.
- Negotiate medical provider bills to maximize client recovery.
- Communicate resolutions with providers and maintain documentation of all communications.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a personal injury law firm or medical billing related to personal injury cases.
- Strong understanding of PIP law and New Jersey PIP fee schedules (or applicable state).
- Working knowledge of lien rights held by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurers.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve insurance appeals and negotiate medical bills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in legal or billing software and Microsoft Office.
Salary Information:
The compensation range for the Escrow & Medical Billing Coordinator position is between $65,000 and $75,000 USD annually.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Sick time.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
E-Verify:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Additional Requirements:
- This position requires in-office attendance 5 days a week in the River Edge, NJ office. Candidates must be within a commutable distance to accommodate this requirement.
