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Medical Billing & Coding Assistant
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Job Description
Medical Billing & Coding Assistant | Not Specified
The Tone:
This is an early career role. You will play a crucial part in the smooth operation of clinical services for the organization by assisting with essential financial and administrative tasks. This position is vital for translating medical services into standardized billing codes, preparing claims for insurance reimbursement, and providing support to patients regarding billing inquiries. It offers a fantastic entry point into the stable and growing healthcare industry.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Pay: $22–$32 hourly
• Mission: This role ensures accurate and timely financial operations for clinical services by managing medical billing, coding, and patient billing inquiries while performing vital administrative tasks.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Coding: Translate medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Claims Processing: Prepare and submit insurance claims efficiently and with high accuracy to facilitate timely reimbursement.
• Error Correction: Review claims for completeness and meticulously correct any coding errors or discrepancies when necessary.
• Patient Communication: Communicate professionally and empathetically with patients regarding billing questions, payment options, and setting up payment plans.
• Data Management: Verify insurance information thoroughly and consistently update patient billing records to maintain data integrity.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with a High School diploma or equivalent and MediClear or equivalent HIPAA certification.
• Experience: No prior medical office experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Bonus: An interest in medical billing, coding, or healthcare administration, coursework or certificates in billing/coding, or previous experience in customer service or administrative roles.
