What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller Office Assistant Part Time position at Williamsburg Healthy Minds?
This is a part-time medical biller office assistant position.
This position is expected to work:
Tuesdays 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesdays 8:00am -5:00pm
Thursdays 8:00am-5:00pm
Daily Unpaid Lunch Break 12:00pm-1:00pm, office is closed.
Position Start Date: As Soon As Possible
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a small, private psychiatry practice. This position requires self-motivation, trustworthiness, and commitment due to self-managed responsibilities. This position will have significant autonomy of the billing process and front desk. This position will be the first interaction that patients, families, other healthcare providers, insurance companies, the community, etc. will have with the practice so this position requires a high standard of professionalism, patience, and willingness to assist with a positive attitude. This position will be familiar with medical billing, health insurance terminology, healthcare terminology, psychiatry office procedures, and efficient multitasking in a healthcare office setting, etc. This position requires strong: communication skills, multitasking abilities, attention to detail, teamwork skills, and a positive attitude.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Service and Clerical Duties
- Patient Communications In-Office, Phone, Email, Fax, EMR System
- Sending EMR Messages to the Provider
- Receiving and Uploading Documents Referrals Into EMR
Health Insurance and Medical Billing
- Checking Patient Eligibility, Collecting Copays, Collecting Balances
- Knowledge of Deductibles and Claims, Prior Authorizations
- Payment Posting and Submitting Insurance Claims
- Resolving Insurance Denials and Rejections
- Making and Receiving Phone Calls From Insurances
- Making and Receiving phone Calls From Patients With Billing Questions
Patient Appointment Coordination
- Scheduling, Rescheduling, Cancellations, Etc.
Patient Data Entry
- Inputting Correct Patient Information
- Inputting Correct Health Insurance Information
- Inputting Correct Medical Billing Information
Healthcare, Psychiatry, and Pharmacy Terminology
- Understanding Healthcare Terms, Psychiatry Terms, Billing Terms
- Understanding Protocol for Psychiatry Medication Management, Prior Authorizations
- Speaking with Pharmacies Regarding Prescriptions, Medication Status, Refills, Etc.
Electronic Medical Records and HIPAA Patient Privacy
- Requesting and Following Up on Patient Referrals From Other Providers and Facilities
- Requesting and Following Up on Medical Records From Other Providers and Facilities
- Maintaining Patient Privacy
- Following Authorization of Release of Information Procedures, Etc.
Healthcare Office Cleanliness Support
- Helping with Office Cleanliness and Daily Upkeep
EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- Associate's Degree Required
- One Year Medical Office Experience
- One Year of Medical Billing Experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Williamsburg, VA 23185: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17