Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

ComForCare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist in Birmingham. You will maintain accurate billing records for clients, collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve discrepancies, create invoices, and manage financial data efficiently. Successful candidates will possess strong communication and customer service skills, alongside capabilities in problem-solving and critical thinking. This position offers competitive pay of $18.00 per hour as part of a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Best in class training

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management coaching

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills including writing, speaking, and active listening.
• Great customer service skills with patience and empathy.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic math, bookkeeping, and accounting knowledge.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain billing and medical coding for medical clients.
• Collaborate with patients and third-party institutions to resolve billing issues.
• Create invoices and billing materials for patients.
• Input payment history and financial data into individual accounts.
• Calculate and track company financial statements.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Bookkeeping skills

Organization and time management

Discretion and security of information

Computer skills

Understanding of HIPAA regulations

Tools

Bookkeeping software

Job description

Future Opening: Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Right at Home is a Home Health company that provides Nursing and Therapy services in the homes of patients throughout Alabama. Right at Home is a Preferred Provider of BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama.

Billing Specialist duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining the billing and medical coding for BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
• Collaborating with patients or customers, third party institutions and other team members to resolve billing inconsistencies and errors
• Creating invoices and billing materials to be sent directly to a customer or patient
• Inputting payment history, upcoming payment information and other financial data into an individual account
• Finding financial solutions for patients or customers who may need payment assistance
• Informing patients or customers of any missed or upcoming payment deadlines
• Calculating and tracking various company financial statements
• Translating medical code if working in a medical setting

Skill and knowledge requirements

• Strong communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation, patience and empathy
• Good problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• In‑depth knowledge of industry best practices
• Basic math, bookkeeping and accounting skills
• Organization, time management and prioritization abilities
• Ability to be discreet and maintain the security of patient or customer information
• Effective computer skills to input to use bookkeeping and account management software in a timely and efficient manner
• Understanding of industry‑specific policies, such as HIPAA regulations for health care

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Our commitment

• We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.
• We promise to coach you to success. We’re always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
• We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
• We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.

You were referred to this position by a current employee.

1446 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA