Medical Biller I

Health Advocates, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Rideshare incentives

Vacation, holiday, sick leave and other time off

Job summary

Health Advocates, LLC is seeking a Medical Biller I for the main office in Chatsworth, CA. The role involves achieving billing standards, timely resolution of accounts receivable, and billing various claim types, requiring at least 2 years of billing experience and knowledge of several billing processes. The job offers a pay rate between $21.00 – $27.25 per hour, health care benefits, and a full-time schedule. Ideal candidates should be able to work independently and possess solid medical billing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in billing required.
• Prior out‑patient hospital and physician billing experience required.
• Knowledge of medical claims follow‑up is essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve billing standards as defined by the established billing timeliness policy.
• Responsible for billing Hospital, Physician, Outpatient, Medi‑Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out‑of‑state Medicaid claims.
• Follow up on Outpatient claims and verify insurance payment accuracy.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO billing guidelines

Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 codes

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Medical billing and coding or related certificate

Job description

Health Advocates

Health Advocates is seeking a Medical Biller I for our main office in Chatsworth, CA.

Job Summary

The Biller is responsible for achieving billing standards as defined by the established billing timeliness policy. The Biller is also responsible for the timely resolution of outstanding accounts receivable due from all available sources of reimbursement according to established policies and procedures. Job duties include bed billing according to established policies and procedures within time frames; responsible for billing Hospital, Physician, Outpatient, Medi‑Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out‑of‑state Medicaid claims; follow up on Outpatient Medi‑Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out‑of‑state Medicaid claims; verify insurance payment accuracy and assign payment posting code; and perform miscellaneous related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; medical billing and coding or related certificate helpful.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in billing required.
• Prior out‑patient hospital and physician billing experience.
• Knowledge of Medi‑Cal, Managed Care and HMO/PPO process and billing guidelines.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 codes, modifiers, surgical procedure codes and revenue codes.
• Knowledge of medical claims follow‑up required.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part A and B.
• Knowledge of utilizing insurance websites for claim status.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Typing speed 30 wpm.

Position Details

Working Title: Biller I

Pay Rate: $21.00 – $27.25 per hour (depending on relevant experience)

Position Type: Full‑time; Non‑Exempt

Schedule: Alternative Work Week Schedule – Mon – Thurs 7:30 am – 5:00 pm & Fri 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

Other: We conduct assessment testing and post‑offer background checks.

Benefits

• Health care and insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Rideshare incentives
• Employee referral program
• Vacation, holiday, sick leave and other time off

Other Information

This position requires access to confidential protected health information (PHI). Employees are expected to protect the privacy of all PHI in accordance with Health Advocates’ privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law, including the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule.

Contact

21540 Plummer Street, Suite B

Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 995‑9500

(818) 995‑6872

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Health Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. We believe all employees should be treated fairly, consistently, and with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees through effective leadership, fair and competitive wages and benefits, dedication to the job, and close attention to employee relations matters.