Medical Billing Assistant

Summary of Duties: Responsible for billing research and processing, as directed. Serves as back up to others as warranted by time off.

Essential Functions:

• Research unmatched hospital records
• Sort mail correspondence to offices/remote billing staff
• Work returned mail
• Answer phone for the department & helps with patient billing questions
• Take patient credit card payments
• Sorts incoming faxes
• Maintains strict confidentiality of PHI following Premier HIPAA policy and government regulation. Maintains strict confidentiality of employee information
• Any other duties assigned by the Billing and Revenue Cycle Manager or COO
• The jobholder must demonstrate current competencies and experience applicable to the job position.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum one year experience in a business office setting dealing with clerical duties.

Requirements: Certificate/License: none.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical billing and collections practices and Premier billing policy.
• Knowledge of computers and computer programs, preferably medical billing programs.

Skills:

• Skill in planning, organizing.
• Skill in using computers and office equipment.
• Skill in customer service principles by using appropriate phone protocol.
• Skill in dealing with high volume of detailed information.

Abilities:

• Ability to deal courteously with patients, office staff and insurance personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, written and verbal.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively, written and verbal.
• Ability to pay attention to very detailed tasks and follow up frequently.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with co-workers, physicians, CEO and other staff.
• Ability to type 45 wpm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17