Administrative Assistant - Medical Billing

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Medford Comprehensive Treatment Center in Medford, Oregon, seeks an Administrative Support/Medical Billing professional for its outpatient opioid treatment program. The role handles routine admin duties, schedules appointments and assists patients with billing information and insurance verification.

The position is part-time with early morning hours (Mon, Wed, Fri, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM). Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and 2+ years in medical billing, knowledge of HIPAA, and experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of medical billing and coding experience.
• Experience in mental health or addiction treatment clinics is advantageous.
• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems (word processing, spreadsheets), managing files and patient records.
• Knowledge of handling insurance claims (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers) and denials/appeals.
• Precision in coding and entering patient data.
• Ability to resolve billing issues, including coding errors and disputed claims.
• Strong communication with patients, providers and insurers to clarify billing issues.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidential information handling.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and retrieve general files for clinic or department.
• Manage and coordinate administrative programs or office activities.
• Use software to create spreadsheets, manage databases, and prepare reports and documents.
• Answer phones, take messages or transfer calls.
• Schedule appointments and update calendars.
• Assist in arranging staff meetings, handle mail and faxes, prepare memos and invoices.
• Maintain databases and filing systems, electronic or paper.
• Perform basic bookkeeping as needed.
• Work with patients to secure billing information and verify insurance.

Skills

Medical Billing

Insurance Claims

Data Entry

Communication

HIPAA Knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR Systems

Microsoft Excel

Billing Software

Job description

Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Administrative Assistant - Medical Billing

Part Time Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Medford Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Medford, Oregon, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

Your Job As An Administrative Support/Medical Billing

The Administrative Support/Medical Biller role will perform routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence and reports, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to patients or visitors. The Administrative Support/Medical Biller may work with patients to secure billing information, reconciling billing reports and verifying insurance for patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and retrieve general files for clinic or department.
• Manage and coordinate administrative programs or office activities.
• Use computer software to create spreadsheets, manage databases, and prepare presentations, reports, and documents.
• Answer telephones, takes messages or transfer calls.
• Schedule appointments and update calendars.
• Assist in arranging staff meetings, handle incoming/outgoing mail and faxes, prepare memos, invoices, or other reports.
• Maintain databases and filing systems, whether electronic or paper.
• Perform basic bookkeeping as needed.
• May work with patients to secure billing information, reconciling billing reports and verifying insurance for patients.
• Perform duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and clinic procedures.

Your Education, Skills And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of experience in medical billing and coding required. Experience in mental health or addiction treatment clinics would be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems, such as word processing and spreadsheet software, managing files, and patient records.
• Knowledgeable in handling insurance claims, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, as well as dealing with issues such as claim denials and appeals.
• Precision in coding and entering patient data is key to preventing errors in billing and ensuring proper reimbursement.
• Ability to resolve billing issues, including identifying and addressing coding errors, disputed claims, and underpayments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance companies to clarify billing issues or discrepancies, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is handled securely and confidentially; high discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, keep track of numerous patient records, and meet deadlines.

Ideal Skills & Traits

• Patient Advocacy: Often, MAT patients may face challenges with insurance or financial matters. The billing specialist should be compassionate and able to advocate on behalf of patients to ensure they receive the appropriate coverage and care.
• Familiarity with MAT Protocols and Guidelines: The billing specialist should understand how Medication-Assisted Treatment works, including services like opioid substitution therapy (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) and how these treatments are billed differently from other medical services
• Technology Savvy: Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant healthcare technologies.
• Work Environment: Must be comfortable working in an opioid treatment program (OTP) recovery environment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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