What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Assistant position at Prairie Band Health Services?
Description
Join the team at the Uintah and Ouray Health Clinic, an Indian Health Service facility located in Fort Duchesne, as a long-term contract Medical Biller. We are seeking a skilled individual with Medical Office experience to serve as a Medical Billing Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in our fast-paced Family Medical Clinic by managing patient billing, payments, and insurance claims, while also providing clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals. This is a rewarding long-term contract opportunity offering great pay, paid holidays, and comprehensive 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!
