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Medical Claims Specialist
OH - Youngstown
Opportunity Snapshot
Top reasons to consider aligning your career with Classic Optical Laboratories
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Enjoy professional development, career opportunities and a positive culture

If you combine medical billing and/or coding experience with an eye for detail and strong organizational skills, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:
  • Enjoy professional development opportunities to help you build a successful career home.
  • Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance. Quick question for you - click here
  • Earn a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits in an upbeat, collaborative culture.
  • Become part of the team at one of the most successful optical laboratories in the country today.
Making eyeglasses to bring the future into focus Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc. has successfully supplied the optical industry with top-quality, low-cost eyewear for more than 50 years. Our centralized, world-class lab produces thousands of custom eyeglasses every day and delivers them to eyecare providers (ECPs) across the country. In addition to serving independent provider offices from Maine to California, we offer expertise in managing high-volume contracts for insurance organizations, managed care organizations (MCOs), union organizations and trust funds, educational institutions, correctional facilities, manufacturing plants, and numerous federal and state government programs. Classic Optical is part of Essilor of America.
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Expand Your Skills and Build a Career Home at a Growing Global Industry Leader
The Requirements
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To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Medical Claims Specialist opportunity, you will have:
  • Experience with medical billing and/or coding is required, and certification is preferred.
  • A high school education or equivalent; an associate's degree in Accounting is preferred.
  • 2-4 years related experience and/or training.
  • Accounting skills and an understanding of debits and credits.
  • Basic understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus.
  • Technical aptitude, including:
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Quick question for you - click here
    • Intermediate skills in Excel are preferred, ideally including the ability to manipulate large sets of data and use VLOOKUP formulas and pivot tables.
    • Keyboarding skills, including 10-key abilities.
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • The ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Solid oral and written communication skills.
Normally you will work from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, but we'll also look to you to be flexible to work overtime as needed. As an essential business, we are following appropriate protocols to ensure the health and safety of all employees. Initial training and orientation will take place in the lab location, but after that, you will work remotely. We will implement a responsible return-to-work plan once it is safe to do so.

Pictured: Classic Optical has fully automated its lab with robotics, the latest cutting edge systems and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to maximize throughput capacity.
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The Role
If you meet the minimum qualifications, feel free to apply at any time. If you'd like some additional details about the role, please read below.
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Reporting to the Accounting Manager, your primary focus will be to process accurate information for accounts receivable and to collect outstanding balances. Specific duties for this position include reviewing medical billing codes for accuracy, regular reconciliation of account balances between two systems, resolving payment issues, and various administrative duties. Quick question for you - click here

Your principal responsibilities will include:
  • Advanced AR maintenance, including resolving payment discrepancies, tracking invoice payments, reconciling balances, and analyzing variances between systems.
  • Independently identifying claim payment denials, submitting corrected claims for payment and notifying appropriate parties of any issues with an account.
  • Reviewing medical billing codes for accuracy.
  • Sending billings and receive remittances via electronic data interchange (EDI) 837 and 835 files.
Other responsibilities will include:
  • Identifying inefficiencies and providing suggestions for solutions.
  • Working well with a team and building a positive, collaborative environment.
  • Assisting with key performance indicator (KPI) tracking and engaging others to improve metrics.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Observing all company policies, rules, and safety practices.
  • Handling miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned.
Pictured: Classic Optical's associates are the foundation of our success, and this team of close to 250 dedicated professionals makes Classic an industry leader. We focus on hiring the best technical staff and the most caring customer service representatives to provide incomparable services in every facet of our business. Our collective mission is to ensure the highest quality and most expedient delivery of precision crafted eyewear to meet every client's and every patient's individual needs.
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Why Join Us
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Autonomy and support
We'll provide the support you need to succeed, but you also will have a degree of latitude in organizing your days and making decisions within your span of authority.

Great ideas welcomed
At Classic Optical you will enjoy a professional workplace where you can truly make a difference. We are always open to ideas and suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies.

Professional development
We'll set you up for success with initial training and ongoing coaching, and success in this role could set you up to pursue other opportunities in the company. We are committed to promoting from within whenever possible.

Great environment
You will join a team that includes dedicated, smart and mutually supportive professionals. Our culture is entrepreneurial, and the company has been innovating both technologically and to solve problems for 50 years.

Excellent compensation
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an exceptional mix of first-rate benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with company match; tuition reimbursement; comprehensive training through Essilor University; lens and frame benefits for you and your family; an employee stock purchase plan with company match; and more.

Video: In 16 states and more than 2,500 schools, Classic provides eyeglasses with our charitable partners at no cost to more than 100,000 school children annually . . . and counting.
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Road to Success
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We understand that there will be a learning curve, and we'll help you get up to speed. In return, we'll look to you to bring a proactive approach to learning and getting up to speed quickly. To fit in well with our culture, you will bring a strong work ethic, a continuous improvement mindset and a drive to achieve goals. Of course, we're not all work and no play, so a sense of humor and a positive, upbeat attitude will take you far. Additionally, to be an outstanding Medical Claims Specialist, you will:
  • Bring strong initiative, ownership and accountability to your role.
  • Pay close attention to details but also grasp the bigger picture.
  • Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
  • Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve processes.
  • Bring a commitment to our mission and goals.
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Classic Optical is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at tspencer@engage2excel.com.