Job Description
We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Billing Coder to join our dynamic team. We're a forward-thinking community health center committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse populations. If you're passionate about ensuring accurate medical billing and contributing to accessible healthcare, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
We're a well-established community health center with a strong commitment to serving our community. We believe everyone deserves access to excellent, affordable healthcare, regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, and we're dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Job Purpose:
As a Medical Billing Coder, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our professional reimbursement program. You'll ensure compliance with current payment regulations and rules that impact billing and collection, contributing to the financial health of our organization and our ability to serve our patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Billing and Data Entry: Perform accurate patient and third-party billing, data entry, and encounter posting.
Accounts Receivable Management: Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable (A/R) for all payers, including self-pay, and resolve claim denials.
Claims Processing: Prepare and submit clean claims to various insurance companies electronically or via paper.
Patient and Insurance Communication: Answer questions from patients, staff, and insurance companies regarding billing and statements.
Billing Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve patient billing complaints.
Statement Management: Prepare, review, and send patient statements and manage related correspondence.
Payment Processing: Process and post all patient and insurance payments.
Coding Support: Review clinical documentation and provide coding support to clinical staff as needed.
Correspondance: Handle all correspondance related to insurance or patient accounts. Contact insurance carriers, patients and other facilities as needed to get the maximum payments and accounts and identify issues or changes.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED with proven experience in medical billing.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.
Strong knowledge of third-party billing requirements, ICD and CPT codes, and billing practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
Experience with FQHC/EPIC systems is a plus.
Ability to adapt to remote or in person work as needed.
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 18.00 25.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
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