Medical/Dental Billing & Coding Specialist

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Broad Top Area Medical Center, located in Broad Top, and Huntingdon County, PA, is seeking full-time Medical/Dental Coder Specialist.

Specific responsibilities include:

Broad Top Area Medical Center is looking for a entry level medical/dental coding and billing specialist to perform duties to facilitate the timely filing of patient billing and follow up of submitted claims and patient billing. Performs a variety of complex clerical and accounting functions for patient billing, including verification of invoice information, maintenance of third-party billing records, and resolution of a variety of problems. Follows up on submitted claims and patient billing; resubmits claims or resolves problems. Provides diagnostic and procedural coding for billing and referrals. Prepares daily bank deposit and accounts receivable posting. Works with others in a team environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes billing to patients and third-party reimbursement claims; maintains supporting documentation files and current patient addresses.

2. Processes patient statements, keys data, posts transactions, and verifies accuracy of input to reports generated.

3. Researches and responds by telephone and/or in writing to patient inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.

4. Follows up on submitted claims; monitors unpaid claims, initiates tracers; resubmits claims as necessary.

5. May receive and cash items and third-party reimbursements; posts and reconciles payment to patient accounts.

6. Balances daily batches and reports; prepares income reports and statistics; distributes reports.

7. Maintains patient demographic information and data collection systems.

8. Completes payer enrollment applications.

9. Participates in development of organization procedures and update of forms and manuals.

10. Provides backup support for a variety of general clerical duties, including mail distribution, and other routine functions.

11. May assist in preparing documentation and responses for legal inquiries, litigation, and court appearances.

12. Provides training to staff regarding billing and coding procedures.

13. Ensure strict confidentiality of financial reports.

14. Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

15. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate; some college coursework or Certified Coder preferred.
• Two years current experience and working knowledge in coding and billing functions of third-party payer systems, including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance.
• Medent experience is preferred and Dentrix experience is a plus.
• Current knowledge of CDT, ICD-10-CM & CPT HCPCS diagnostic coding classification systems.
• Demonstrated computer skills: medical office system, spreadsheet and word processing.
• Demonstrate well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Previous experience in operation of office machinery: copier, FAX, postage machine, scanner and printer.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Preferred certification from a course in Medical & Dental Coding. Willing to attend continuing education course at the request of the employer.

Benefits: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time-off, retirement plan

This is a great full-time job opportunities working with a community-based and patient-directed organization that provides comprehensive primary health care and preventative care services. Apply today!

Broad Top Area Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person