Entry-Level Medical Billing & Coding Assistant

A confidential healthcare organization in Allentown is seeking an Entry-Level Medical Billing & Coding Assistant to support administrative functions essential to patient care and insurance processing. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in healthcare administration with room for growth, training, and advancement.

Position Overview

In this role, you will assist with translating medical services into standardized billing codes, preparing claims for insurance reimbursement, supporting patient billing questions, and performing essential administrative tasks that keep clinical operations running smoothly. No prior medical office experience is required, but strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats
  

• Prepare and submit insurance claims with accuracy
  

• Review claims for completeness and correct coding errors when necessary
  

• Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, payment options, and payment plans
  

• Verify insurance information and update billing records
  

• Work closely with medical providers and administrative teams to ensure accurate claim documentation
  

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA and privacy guidelines
  

• Perform general office tasks such as data entry, document processing, and file management
  

• Support ongoing billing, reimbursement, and coding workflow as assigned
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
  

• MediClear or equivalent HIPAA certification (required)
  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
  

• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured office environment
  

• Basic computer proficiency; comfort with data entry
  

Preferred (Not Required)

• Interest in medical billing, coding, or healthcare administration
  

• Coursework or certificates in billing/coding (optional)
  

• Experience in customer service or administrative roles
  

Benefits & Career Growth

• On-the-job training
  

• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
  

• Supportive, professional work environment
  

• Health insurance options
  

• Long-term stable career path in healthcare administration