What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Administrative and Billing Assistant position at General Surgery doctors office?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Medical Billing & Administrative Officer to manage both front-end administrative duties and back-end billing responsibilities in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth daily operations, accurate billing, and efficient patient communications, while maintaining adherence to compliance standards and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Billing & Collection Management:
- Receive and sort incoming payments with attention to credibility and accuracy
- Enter and reconcile e-payments using ECW and RingCentral
- Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed payments
- Write thorough reports on billing activity with reliable, up-to-date data
- Upload patient statements and manage collections via TSI
- Respond to patient inquiries regarding insurance and billing
- Check the validity of debit accounts and inform patients about outstanding balances and deadlines
Insurance Eligibility & Credentialing:
- Verify insurance eligibility for clinic, nutrition, and bariatric patients (48 hours ahead)
- Confirm copays and coverage for procedures as needed
- Use Availity to check benefits and coverage
- Follow up on credentialing processes
Scheduling & Front Desk Duties:
- Schedule patients using ECW and Tebra
- Contact and onboard patients who booked online via Tebra
- Handle general team emails, send reminders, and maintain office-wide communication
Administrative Support:
- Restock and manage office supplies bi-weekly
- Coordinate quarterly networking outreach to referring physicians
- Organize quarterly team bonding activities
- Fulfill medical records requests via RingCentral
- Collaborate with Tebra to manage website updates and monitor Google Ads
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree REQUIRED
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000