What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Administrative Assistant/Medical Biller position at Northwest Foot and Ankle Specialists, LLC?
Healthcare Administrative Assistant/Medical Biller needed in a busy, one physician office. This is a part-time position working 16-20 hours per week. Our office is currently open Monday thru Thursday. Preferred hours would be 8:30-5pm on Wednesdays, 7:30-5:00pmThursdays with additional approximately 5 hours of Billing with days/times flexible.
Qualities needed :
- have professional telephone skills
- be highly motivated, self starter
- be mature and reliable
- good customer service skills
- be eager to learn new things and adapt to new situations
- be trustworthy and honest
- be willing to take direction
- pay close attention to detail
- have excellent organizational skills
- have ability to multitask
- have a consistent schedule from one week to the next
- have good problem solving
- have good time management skills
- have strong communication skills; written and verbal
- have ability to work accurately with frequent interruptions
- have ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- have previous computer experience (our office uses EMR and electronic billing)
- have clear understanding of HIPAA
Responsibilities include:
- Greet patients and visitors in a professional manner
- Schedule appointments and manage patient check in and out efficiently
- Utilize EMR system to update and maintain patient records accurately
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Assist with demographic information collection, Insurance Verification and copay/payments
- Collaborate with staff to provide excellent customer service and support
- Answer phone calls in a profession manner
- Document scanning and faxing
- Consistently follow up on unpaid claims
- Verify completeness and accuracy of all claims
- Timely follow up on denied, unpaid claims
- Implement best practices for insurance and patient collections while maintaining excellent public relations
- Experience filing appeals when appropriate
- Return calls for additional information from patients and insurance carriers
- Meet with physician to discuss and resolve coding/billing issues
- Recredentialing assistance
Previous medical office and medical billing experience required. Previous EMR experience required. Compensation will be based on experience. Health Benefits negotiable.
Want to work as part of team? Want to work in an office that treats it's employees and patients like family? You have found your new home! Apply today.
To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your current resume, including references, to the email listed. Please do not call our office or come to our location with application materials. Thank you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Podiatry
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bothell, WA 98011 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bothell, WA 98011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28