What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller and Coder position at Thomas Dermatology?
Welcome to Thomas Dermatology! We are currently seeking qualified and dedicated medical billers to join our administrative team. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks requiring data entry, in-depth evaluation, and sound judgment. As a medical biller, your daily duties will include utilizing billing software (EMA/Modernizing Medicine), appealing denied claims, working AR, posting payments and performing internal quality audits.
To succeed in this role, you must possess in-depth knowledge of billing, coding and medical insurance policies. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as communicating with various insurance companies with appeals and prior auths can form a large part of the job.
Applicants who have Dermatology experience and/or have worked on Modernizing Medicines EMR will be given top priority.
Medical Biller Responsibilities:
- Reviewing billing data and medical claims to insurance companies for coding accuracy.
- Ensuring the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
- Reviewing referrals and pre-authorizations when needed.
- Posting payments, EOBs and ERAs.
- Following up on missed payments and resolving financial discrepancies.
- Examining patient bills for accuracy and requesting any missing information.
- Investigating and appealing denied claims.
- Working assigned payor A/R.
Medical Biller Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical biller or similar role.
- Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
- Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Certification in coding and/or medical billing (preferred)
Bilingual
- Preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Medical office
- Office
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Dermatology: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMA by ModMed: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19