Medical Billing and Coding Specialist/ Front Desk Back-up

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with a strong background in medical office operations to join our healthcare team. This role involves accurately coding medical procedures and diagnoses, managing billing processes, and providing essential front desk support as a back-up. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and committed to ensuring seamless administrative and clinical documentation workflows. You will play a vital role in optimizing revenue cycle management while maintaining excellent patient service standards. We are looking for a reliable and responsible person to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise coding of medical procedures using CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) classifications to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
• Review and process medical claims utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements.
• Manage medical billing tasks, including submitting claims, following up on unpaid accounts, and resolving billing discrepancies efficiently.
• Conduct medical collection activities to recover outstanding balances while maintaining positive patient relationships.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records, ensuring all documentation aligns with medical terminology standards and coding guidelines.
• Support front desk operations by handling patient check-ins, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and answering general inquiries when acting as a back-up receptionist.
• Stay updated on coding changes, insurance policies, and healthcare regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and accuracy in all processes.

Experience

• Proven experience in medical billing and coding within a healthcare setting, with familiarity in DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding systems.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and medical records management.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and billing purposes.
• Prior front desk or administrative support experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations related to billing practices and patient confidentiality is highly desirable. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care through precise coding, efficient billing processes, and exceptional administrative support!

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person