Medical Billing Assistant

The Kidney Experts, PLLC; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider as a Medical Billing Assistant, where you will play a vital role in processing medical claims and ensuring accurate billing. This position offers a steady work pace, allowing you to focus on quality and accuracy in your tasks. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a collaborative team environment. With comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, 401k contributions, and generous PTO, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the medical billing field. If you're looking to make a difference in a supportive workplace, this is the perfect position for you.

Benefits

100% coverage of vision and dental insurance

100% coverage of health insurance up to $500/month

3% towards a 401k after six months

1 week of PTO accrued annually

1 week sick leave accrued annually

Short-term disability after one month

Long-term disability after one month

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-motivated with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
• Ensure accuracy of patient medical information and prepare invoices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Teamwork

Basic knowledge of insurance process

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero accounting software

Job description

Medical Billing Assistant

Summary

The medical billing assistant is responsible for aiding the Billing Manager in processing medical claims, working claim denials, assessing insurance discrepancies, and posting primary and secondary payments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparing and submitting billing data and medical claims to insurance companies
2. Ensuring each patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date
3. Preparing bills and invoices and documenting amounts due to medical procedures and services
4. Bookkeeping responsibilities through QuickBooks Online

Job Characteristics

1. Steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
2. Repetitive routines
3. Complete set of procedures and tasks completed before new ones are begun
4. Technical/analytical focus
5. Work within established systems, standards, and procedures
6. Communication based on job knowledge and expertise
7. Decision-making within a clearly defined job scope
8. Focused on job knowledge and expertise
9. Helpful, supportive communication with management and peers
10. Collaborative approach in the structured job environment
11. Ability to advance within the organization

The ideal candidate would possess

1. Strong communication skills
2. Self-motivated
3. Basic knowledge of the insurance process
4. Detail-oriented
5. Ability to multitask
6. Ability to work well alone and in a group setting
7. Excited to learn and be a part of an outstanding team
8. Some experience with QuickBooks Online or Xero accounting software

Benefits

1. 100% coverage of your vision and dental insurance beginning the 1st of the following month
2. 100% coverage of your health up to $500/month beginning the 1st of the following month
3. 3% towards a 401k after six months of employment
4. 1 week of PTO accrued over the year that increases after your initial year of employment
5. 1 week sick leave accrued over the year; can be used for family members as well
6. Short-term disability after one month of employment
7. Long-term disability after one month of employment
8. $50,000 Life Insurance Policy

NO EXPERIENCE PREFERRED!