Entry Level Medical Billing Assistant

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Health insurance

Job summary

Houston Dose is seeking a Medical Billing Assistant to support insurance claims, billing and coding tasks, and patient information updates to keep clinical operations running smoothly. This role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.

You will translate procedures into standardized billing formats, prepare and submit claims, verify information, and assist with administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA standards and delivering professional service to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active HIPAA compliance / training credential required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn; ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured office environment.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry.
• Ability to handle confidential patient and billing information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with translating medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats.
• Prepare and submit insurance claims accurately and on time.
• Review claims for completeness and help identify or correct coding and billing errors.
• Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, payment options, and payment plans.
• Verify insurance information and update patient billing records.
• Work closely with medical providers and administrative teams to ensure accurate claim documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, privacy, and company compliance guidelines.
• Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, document processing, scanning, and file management.
• Support billing, reimbursement, coding, and claims workflows as assigned.
• Help maintain organized and accurate billing records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Medical Billing Assistant will help prepare and review insurance claims, assist with basic billing and coding tasks, update patient and insurance information, and support the administrative workflows that help keep clinical operations running smoothly. This role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with translating medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats
• Prepare and submit insurance claims accurately and on time
• Review claims for completeness and help identify or correct coding and billing errors
• Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, payment options, and payment plans
• Verify insurance information and update patient billing records
• Work closely with medical providers and administrative teams to ensure accurate claim documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, privacy, and company compliance guidelines
• Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, document processing, scanning, and file management
• Support billing, reimbursement, coding, and claims workflows as assigned
• Help maintain organized and accurate billing records

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active HIPAA compliance / training credential required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learnAbility to manage multiple tasks in a structured office environment
• Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry
• Ability to handle confidential patient and billing information with professionalism

Benefits & Career Growth

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Health insurance options
• Long-term career path in healthcare administration

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in healthcare administration. This person should be comfortable learning billing and coding processes, communicating with patients professionally, and maintaining accuracy when working with claims, records, and confidential information.