What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Medical Billing Assistant position at Karner Psychological Associates?
Part-Time Medical Billing Assistant
Karner Psychological Associates | Guilderland, NY
Pay: $18–$20 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Work Location: Remote or Hybrid
Schedule: Flexible
About the Position
Karner Psychological Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Part-Time Medical Billing Assistant to support our growing behavioral healthcare practice.
This position will assist with billing and administrative functions across our Outpatient Therapy, Psychiatric Services, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) programs.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working with electronic billing systems, insurance companies, and patient accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with submitting and processing insurance claims for outpatient, psychiatric, and TMS services.
- Review claims for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Monitor outstanding claims, denials, and payment discrepancies.
- Assist with insurance verification, eligibility, and benefits.
- Track and collect patient copays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
- Follow up with insurance companies regarding claim status and reimbursement.
- Maintain accurate billing records and patient account information.
- Collaborate with administrative and clinical staff to resolve billing-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
- Previous experience with electronic medical billing systems preferred.
- Experience in behavioral healthcare, mental health, or medical billing is a plus.
- Familiarity with commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance reimbursement processes preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using computers, electronic health records (EHR), and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Schedule & Compensation
- 20 hours per week
- $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience
- Flexible scheduling
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement available
Why Join Us?
Join a collaborative behavioral healthcare team dedicated to providing quality mental health services. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a flexible, part-time position while gaining experience across multiple areas of behavioral healthcare.
Apply Today!
We look forward to connecting with candidates who are organized, motivated, and interested in supporting our team.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours a week, does this work for you?
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Guilderland, NY 12084 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20