What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Coder position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates is looking for a Certified Medical Coder to join our Business Office team! In this role, you will configure, maintain, and process claims and software to maximize accuracy and efficiency of claims payment.
Location: Hybrid 4 days home, 1 day in office
Schedule: Monday-Friday (1 day 7am – 5pm and 4 days 7am - 3:30pm)
Main Job Functions:
- Work system claims scrubber error queue, independently making decisions to correct error identified in the queue before submission of claim.
- Responsible for configuration, research, testing, and maintenance of claims software to ensure maximum efficiency of the product.
- Review denied claims after submission for correct data. File appeals with insurance companies, follow up for payment, and create edits to reduce additional denials.
- Assist the business office staff by answering questions and providing them with information to assist them in correct coding and billing procedures.
- Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
Benefits Package includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience: Three years to five years of experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply. Medical Coding training background required.
Education: Two-year college degree. Certification in one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, or CCS must be obtained within one year of hire.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills: Claims software, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding.