What are the responsibilities and job description for the Durable Medical Equitment Billing Assistant position at See The Trainer?
Overview
As a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Billing Assistant, you’ll help keep billing and claims moving accurately from documentation through follow-up. You’ll review medical records, verify coding and insurance details, and work with patients and healthcare partners to resolve billing questions. Your attention to detail and customer service will help patients and providers navigate the billing process with clarity.
Duties
- Review medical records and enter accurate information into billing software and electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Support healthcare claims management by preparing, submitting, tracking, and correcting claims.
- Apply medical billing and medical coding knowledge, including International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, and diagnosis-related group (DRG) codes, as applicable.
- Follow up on claim denials and outstanding balances, assist with medical collection, and document actions taken.
- Respond to patient and payer questions with professionalism, using health insurance knowledge, medical terminology, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Your impact: Accurate claims and clear follow-up help patients understand their bills and support timely coordination between care providers and payers.
Qualifications
- Medical office experience, customer service skills, and familiarity with medical billing are preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD coding, medical coding, CPT coding, DRG, and medical terminology is helpful.
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems, medical records, billing software, and healthcare claims management is an asset.
- Familiarity with health insurance processes and medical collection is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail is important.
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22