What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Assistant position at Vitality Health Center?
Overview
As a Medical Billing Assistant, you’ll help keep healthcare claims accurate and moving through the billing process. You’ll review medical records, verify information, and support patients and providers with billing questions. Your impact: Accurate claim preparation helps patients and healthcare teams resolve billing issues and keep records up to date.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit healthcare claims using billing software and EMR/EHR (electronic medical record/electronic health record) systems.
- Apply ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding, including ICD-9 and ICD-10, CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding, and DRG (diagnosis-related group) information as applicable.
- Check medical records and claim details for completeness; follow up on missing information, denials, and payment status.
- Support medical collections and respond to billing inquiries with clear, professional customer service.
- Maintain accurate billing documentation and use Microsoft Office tools to track work and communicate with the team.
Requirements
- Medical billing, medical coding, healthcare claims management, or medical office experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with billing software, EMR/EHR systems, medical terminology, and medical records.
- Working knowledge of health insurance processes and claims requirements.
- Attention to detail, clear communication, and a customer-focused approach.
- Microsoft Office skills; ability to learn relevant systems and follow established procedures.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
- CPT coding: 1 year (Required)
- ICD coding: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20