Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Medical Biller/Receptionist to join our healthcare team. This vital role combines front desk responsibilities with medical billing and coding tasks, ensuring smooth administrative operations and accurate reimbursement processes. The ideal candidate will be energetic, organized, and possess a strong understanding of healthcare claims management, medical terminology, and insurance procedures. Your enthusiasm will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining precise financial records that support the clinic’s success.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly, answer phone calls promptly, and schedule appointments efficiently to foster a positive patient experience.
- Collect patient information, verify insurance coverage, and update medical records accurately within EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems.
- Process medical billing claims using billing software, ensuring correct application of CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) codes for accurate reimbursement.
- Manage accounts receivable by following up on unpaid claims, submitting medical collections when necessary, and resolving billing discrepancies with insurance companies and patients.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of medical records, coding details, and billing transactions to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure proper coding of procedures and diagnoses, including ICD coding updates and CPT coding standards.
- Stay current on health insurance policies, healthcare claims management practices, and updates in medical coding standards to optimize revenue cycle processes.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a medical office setting with strong knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, billing software, and Microsoft Office applications for data entry and report generation.
- Solid understanding of healthcare claims management processes including ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT coding and health insurance procedures.
- Knowledge of medical billing practices such as claim submission, follow-up procedures, payment posting, and collections.
- Ability to interpret complex medical codes (ICD-9/10), accurately document procedures using CPT codes, and understand ICD coding updates.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in billing and recordkeeping.
- Strong communication skills to interact professionally with patients, providers, insurance representatives, and team members.
Join us in delivering exceptional administrative support while ensuring the financial health of our practice! Your dedication will help us provide outstanding patient care through efficient operations and precise billing practices.
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
