Entry Medical Billing & Coding Associate

Key responsibilities

• Create and submit accurate claims using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
  

• Verify eligibility/benefits; obtain authorizations when needed.
  

• Monitor claim status; research and resolve denials and rejections via payer portals.
  

• Set up and document patient payment plans; handle billing questions professionally.
  

• Post EOB/ERA payments and adjustments; reconcile discrepancies.
  

• Maintain strict PHI confidentiality and data integrity across all systems (HIPAA).
  

• Own your work queue and meet timeliness/accuracy KPIs.
  

Required qualifications

• MediClear (or equivalent HIPAA compliance certification) — required.
  

• Strong organization, detail orientation, and time management; able to work independently and with a team.
  

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and coding frameworks (ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS).
  

• Comfortable with billing software, payer portals, and Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).
  

• Clear, professional communication with patients and insurers.
  

Nice to have

• Experience with clearinghouses (e.g., Availity) or EHR/PM systems.
  

• Exposure to denials management and basic revenue-cycle metrics.
  

• AAPC/AHIMA entry credential (e.g., CPB, CPC-A, CCS-P) or completion of a billing/coding program.
  

What you’ll get

• Hands-on training, mentorship, and defined growth paths in RCM.
  

• Collaborative culture focused on accuracy, transparency, and patient experience.
  

• Competitive compensation and benefits (details shared during interviews).