Med Billing Coding Spec

Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p

Scope of Responsibility

The Medical Billing/Coding Specialist communicates with physicians on any documentation improvement initiatives and reports necessary trends and is also responsible for receiving adequate training in every specialty our multi-specialty group provides to be able to audit accounts accurately.

Responsible to Clinic Account Coordinator

• Education

• • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification as a Medical Coder is highly desirable
• Training and Experience
• • 2-3 years coding medical billing/claims experience required with a strong understanding of coding guidelines and regulations
  • Experience with insurance, and data entry required
  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational skills
  • Computer skills, knowledge of Physician EMR systems required
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
  • Familiarity with the revenue cycle management process
• Health and Background Requirements
• • Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• • • Background Check
    • Lab Work
    • Immunization Records

• NOTICE: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions listed either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

• Physical

• • Sitting – Continually
  • Stationary Standing – Occasionally
  • Walking – Occasionally
  • Ability to be mobile – Occasionally
  • Crouching (bend at knees) – Rarely
  • Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely
  • Stooping (bend at waist) – Occasionally
  • Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Occasionally
  • Turn/Pivot – Occasionally
  • Climbing – Rarely
  • Balancing – Rarely
  • Reaching overhead – Occasionally
  • Reaching extension – Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
  • Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 20 pounds) Occasionally
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
  • Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Occasionally
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A
• Environment
• • Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
  • Risk of Radiation – N/A
  • Fumes or Airborne Particles – Occasionally
  • Chemicals – Occasionally
  • Moving Mechanical Parts – Occasionally
  • Noise Level – Occasionally
  • Weather Conditions – N/A
• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
• • N/A
• Respirator FIT Testing Required
• • N/A

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Coding Specialist

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