What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Assistant position at Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons/Optic49?
Job description
Opportunity for a Medical Billing Assistant at a leading, award-winning Eye Care practice in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Salem, Oregon.
Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons (ECPS) was established in the Salem community in 1949 with a renowned reputation for delivering the highest quality patient care and serving generations of families throughout Oregon. Ten specialty physicians, including ophthalmology and optometry, offer a wide range of eye care services from routine vision exams to and including glaucoma, cataract surgery, and oculo-facial plastic surgery. ECPS also houses boutique optical shops (Optic49) within three of the four local clinics offering affordable eyewear that serves both function and fashion.
Key Responsibilities: (Not a complete job description)
- Answering phones to take payments
- Directing calls to appropriate parties
- Scanning of Documents
- Sorting the mail
- Daily inter-office deliveries
- Managing the billing patient portal
- EHR billing tasks
- Run reports
- Other billing/office tasks assigned
Position Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous medical office experience prefered.
- Previous medical billing knowledge preferred
- EOB knowledge
- NextGen experience a plus
- Medical coding experience a plus
Additional skills required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
- Excellent phone skills
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Wage & Benefits:
- Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons recognize the critical need for work-life balance and soft benefits to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Generous 40l(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO
- Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program – free visits
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Apply today to become a key player in the ongoing success story of Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for consideration.
For more information about Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons please visit us at:
www.salemeyecare.com
www.optic49.com
Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please go to www.salemeyecare.com/pages/contact-clinic-admin/
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21