What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder / Biller position at Urology Healthcare Group, Inc.?
Mississippi Urology Clinic, PLLC (Jackson, MS) has an immediate need for an experienced Medical Coder / Biller, preferably with a Urology practice.
You will be part of a small team and must have high attention to detail to deliver timely and accurately coded data to meet the needs of the practice. Our ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently while exhibiting exceptional communication skills and professionalism in order to ensure a high level of customer service and patient satisfaction.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Analyzing patient records and recording all the relevant information
- Examining records and documentation for missing information
- Assigning industry-recognized codes such as ICD-10 and OPCS-4
- Collaborating with Physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information accuracy
- Training other healthcare professions on clinical coding practices
- Ensure facility complies with clinical coding guidelines
- Auditing of patient charts
- Ensuring that all clinical codes are current
- Assigning and sequencing all codes for services rendered
Experience / Skills:
- Medical Coding, 1 year desired but not required
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Medical Coder preferred
Required Skills:
- Ability to work independently and have strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Dependable
- Exercises safe judgment in decision making
- Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public
- Must possess honesty, integrity, and accountability
Work Environment:
- The Medical Clinical Coder will work primarily in an office office/clinic setting.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
- Requires repetitive hand motion
- Minimal lifting and carrying requirements
Travel:
- Minimal travel required.
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Company paid Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability