What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller/Medical Office Assistant position at Prairie Band Health Services?
Description
The Uintah and Ouray Health Clinic Fort Duchesne, part of the Indian Health Service, is seeking a skilled Medical Biller with Medical Office experience to join our team as a long-term Contractor. As a Medical Billing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment. This includes managing patient billing, payments, and insurance claims for our Family Medical Clinic. This is a long-term contract position with great pay, paid holidays, and Benefits.
- Family Health Clinic, Medical Biller/Medical Assistant
- Up to a 1-year contract, with extension option
- Full-Time hours, 8-hour day shifts
- Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
- 11 paid Federal Holidays, Health Insurance options
- Basic Life Support CLS certification is required
- Medical Billing and CMA Certification preferred
- Onsite
- Previous IHS experience preferred
- Adult and Pediatric
- Local contractors are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities:
- Create invoices for medical procedures
- Submit insurance claims
- Follow up on unpaid claims and denials
- Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Communicate with Patients and Insurance companies to resolve billing issues
- Perform Medical Assistant duties and basic medical procedures under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
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Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 2-3 Years of Experience in a medical office environment
- 2 years of Medical Billing & Medical Assistant experience needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Certified/licensed Medical Assistant Certificate Preferred
- Degree or diploma programs in medical billing and coding Preferred
- Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) Required
- Certifications and licenses must be active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent computer and organizational skills Required
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be willing to submit to a federal background check
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply today to meet with a member of our recruitment team!
