What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller position at Big Sur Health Center?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist/Office Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the billing process for medical services, ensuring accuracy in coding and compliance with regulations. Bilingual a plus, not required.
Duties
Billing Department Functions:
The Billing Specialist is responsible for the following:
1) Coordinate billing and claims information with contracted billing agency.
2) Maintain patient claims data.
4) Complete end-of-year reports.
5) Prepare a daily balance sheet of all collections for deposit by the Health Center bookkeeper.
6) Weekly Zoom meeting with 3rd party biller.
7) Renew provider credentials, as needed.
Reception Desk Functions:
1) Answer phones, take messages, and distribute those messages to the appropriate personnel. Notify personnel immediately if there is an urgent/emergency message.
2) Follow up on phone messages.
3) Schedule patient appointments.
4) Greet patients, enter patient demographics and intake information into the electronic medical record, and verify insurance status.
5) Collect any fees due at the time of patient visit.
6) Inventory office supplies and place orders as needed.
7) Monitor and maintain HMO member appointments.
8) Obtain HMO authorizations.
9) Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all patient information.
Position is on site M-F 9:30a-5:30p
Benefits offered include: medical insurance, PTO, 403b
Join our team as a Medical Billing Specialist where your skills will contribute to the efficient operation of our healthcare services while ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care through accurate billing practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Big Sur, CA 93920 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23