Medical Billing

United and Empowered; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Company matched 401(k)

9 Paid Holidays

Annual tenure bonuses

Job summary

United and Empowered is seeking a Medical Billing Clerk to verify Medicaid eligibility, process insurance billing, and maintain billing logs in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

The role operates Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, pays $16–$18 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and a $250 sign-on bonus after 90 days and another $250 after six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in Medical Billing or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, community and staff.
• Knowledge of Medicaid guidelines and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Verify Medicaid and other Insurance eligibility as needed
• Stay informed about changes and updates to Guidelines and Regulations regarding Medicaid Waiver Services Billing
• Update and maintain Client Billing Information Sheets with new Authorizations and other information
• Verify Clients, Tiers, and dates monthly with department heads
• Track weekly hours for all clients, input into Billing Logs for each program
• Prepare, Review, and transmit claims in Medicaid and other Insurances Billing software
• Update and maintain Billing Logs with current rates for services and Procedure codes
• Track all denied claims, research, and appeal/resubmit denials in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit weekly reports regarding claims pending and status
• Assist with Bookkeeping, Front office, HR auditing and filing as needed
• Assist with answering phones and other administrative duties as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and security of Employee and patient information in accordance with HIPPA regulations and organizational policies

Skills

Medicaid billing

Insurance billing

Billing software

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certification in medical billing/coding preferred

Tools

Billing software

Medicaid billing tools

Job description

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS:
$250 AFTER 90 DAYS
$250 AFTER 6 MONTHS

Hourly rate starts at $16 - $18 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Full Benefit Package:

• Paid Vacation that accrues immediately
• Paid Sick leave
• Bereavement leave
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Company Matched 401-k
• 9 Paid Holidays& Skeleton Days
• Annual Tenure Bonuses

Full-Time Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Typical Day:

• Verify Medicaid and other Insurance eligibility as needed
• Stay informed about changes and updates to Guidelines and Regulations regarding Medicaid Waiver Services Billing
• Update and maintain Client Billing Information Sheets with new Authorizations and other information
• Verify Clients, Tiers, and dates monthly with department heads.
• Track weekly hours for all clients, input into Billing Logs for each program.
• Prepare, Review, and transmit claims in Medicaid and other Insurances Billing software
• Update and maintain Billing Logs with current rates for services and Procedure codes.
• Track all denied claims, research, and appeal/resubmit denials in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports regarding claims pending and status.
• Assist with Bookkeeping, Front office, HR auditing and filing as needed.
• Assist with answering phones and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of Employee and patient information in accordance with HIPPA regulations and organizational policies.

Knowledge & Skills:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• (associate degree or certification in medical billing/coding preferred).

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in Medical Billing, or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, community and staff.