Medical Billing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Candidate must be detail oriented and possess good problem-solving skills. Successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating billing related activities for the practice. Candidates must be reliable, punctual, and team oriented.

Responsibilities :

Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices.

Conduct periodic audits to review coding and ensure all documentation is accurate.

Submit claims on a timely basis.

Assist with posting insurance and patient payments.

Review reports to evaluate claims status and prioritize work.

Answer patient billing questions with professionalism in an effort to resolve account issues.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum five (5) years of medical billing experience.

Preference is given to candidates with experience in a primary care office.

Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding preferred.

Familiarity of ICD-10 codes and procedures.

Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

Able to provide a superior level of customer service.

Experience with Veradigm (Allscripts) is beneficial.

Westgate Family Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.