Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant with billing responsibilities, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while managing essential administrative and billing tasks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across various clinical settings, including dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine, and outpatient clinics. You will be the frontline supporter of patient services, ensuring smooth operations through accurate documentation, effective communication, and efficient billing processes. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to a positive patient experience and streamlined practice management.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical duties such as taking vital signs, patient intake, and assisting with procedures in diverse medical environments including dermatology, emergency medicine, and inpatient units.
- Conduct phlebotomy and assist with X-ray procedures to support diagnostic processes.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Support patient care by providing excellent service, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout visits.
- Handle billing procedures by coding diagnoses (ICD coding), processing insurance claims, and managing accounts receivable with precision.
- Maintain medical records in compliance with privacy regulations and ensure all documentation is complete and up-to-date.
- Assist in hospital or clinic management tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and coordinating follow-up care.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar medical office support role within outpatient or hospital settings.
- Knowledge of dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, and medical-surgical practices is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management tools.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, ICD coding, and medical documentation standards.
- Experience with phlebotomy, medication administration, X-ray procedures, and emergency medicine protocols is advantageous.
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately across diverse populations.
- Ability to multitask efficiently in fast-paced environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers; inpatient experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of medical billing processes including coding accuracy for insurance reimbursement; familiarity with hospital or clinic billing software is preferred.
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise makes a difference every day! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth while delivering outstanding healthcare experiences for our patients.
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
