Physician Billing Assistant

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a full-time Physician Billing Assistant. This role involves assisting in the Physician Billing Office with various administrative and clerical tasks related to the billing revenue cycle.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a healthcare environment, alongside excellent communication and computer skills. Responsibilities include managing patient claims, organizing departmental tasks, and ensuring all billing paperwork is processed accurately.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a physician practice or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to assist with administrative tasks related to the physician billing revenue cycle.
• Willingness to assume additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative and clerical tasks in the Physician Billing Office.
• Handle secondary claims and patient itemized statements.
• Coordinate the department calendar and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Professional billing terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

Summary

Physician Billing Assistant shall assist in the Physician Billing Office (PBO) with administrative and clerical tasks associated with the physician billing revenue cycle. This individual will be responsible for sending out secondary claims, filing/scanning daily batches, sorting and distributing the incoming and outbound mail, and sending out patient itemized statements. Additionally, the Assistant shall assist with the refund process responsible for entering check registers and mailing payments. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the department calendar, ordering and maintaining office supplies, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within the scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1 year of experience in physician practice or health care environment preferred.

License / Certification

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred knowledge of basic professional billing terminology.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Willing attitude to assume additional duties as department needs dictate.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Corporate

Job

Physician Billing Assistant

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)