Medical Administrative Assistant: Billing & Scheduling

Horizon Behavioral Heal; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant. The role includes front-desk duties, insurance verification, billing assistance, and daily office tasks across multiple Horizon locations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical office experience. Proficiency in medical terminology, HIPAA, and electronic scheduling is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical principles, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical office practice and environment, including medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of electronic calendaring programs for scheduling and reminders.
• Knowledge of medical insurance, government programs, and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for Horizon clients at varying Horizon locations.
• Perform administrative and office support activities including data collection and document handling.
• Assist billing team, verify insurance, collect balances, and process deposits.
• Sort and distribute mail, file records, and archive old files.
• Process itemized statement requests and document accounts; conduct financial interviews as needed.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Scheduling (Outlook)

Billing terminology

Education

High School or GED

1 year medical office experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Credible

Job description

Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant. The role includes front-desk duties, insurance verification, billing assistance, and daily office tasks across multiple Horizon locations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical office experience. Proficiency in medical terminology, HIPAA, and electronic scheduling is expected.