Medical Billing Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage patient information, including medical records and billing details

• Submit and monitor claims with insurance providers

• Ensure prompt and accurate payment for healthcare services rendered

• Collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to address billing discrepancies

• Confirm insurance coverage

• Enter payments and responses from insurance companies into client systems using electronic, ERA, or paper explanations of benefits

• Review pending amounts due from payers and take appropriate actions

• Analyze partial and full denials through carrier portals or calls, then resubmit or request reconsideration of claims

• Draft appeals for the reimbursement representative

• Report unresolved issues and denied patient claims to the reimbursement team member

• Identify reasons for denials and assist in preventing recurring problems

• Follow up with carriers regarding claims with no responses

• Prepare outstanding balances and key issues for the reimbursement team

• Follow up on appeals and reconsidered claims

• Participate in daily meetings with the reimbursement team member

• Join weekly team meetings and complete assigned tasks

• Carry out additional duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a US-based medical billing practice or 1 year of experience in a medical setting related to billing, including provider credentialing, authorization, and reimbursement

• At least 2 years of college education

• Must possess a backup power supply, such as an extra laptop, power bank, generator, or power station

• Must have a backup internet connection that is not reliant on mobile data

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills

• Capable of planning and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Excellent reading comprehension abilities

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word

• Thorough understanding of navigating the internet

• Ability to work the designated night-shift schedule

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent remote work opportunity

• Immediate hiring process

• Reliable freelance position

• Profit-sharing incentives

• Paid time off

• Holiday compensation

• Annual performance evaluations and raises

• Quarterly incentives for perfect attendance

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) benefits

• BruntWork Loan Assistance