Medical Billing/Coding Representative

Classification: Temporary Compensation: Pay up to $15.00 per hour The OfficeTeam Healthcare Group is the premier provider of temporary administrative professionals exclusively within the healthcare industry. We can offer you a broad selection of temporary and temporary-to-permanent opportunities in the healthcare industry, ranging from medical secretaries and receptionists to coding and billing specialists. OfficeTeam Healthcare Group is currently seeking a temporary to full-time Medical Billing/Coding specialist for a healthcare company in Louisville.
Candidate will be responsible for the following duties: be responsible for the correct coding of all medical records for optimal reimbursement, be responsible for assuring that all billing is completed according to the policies of the facility, will further oversee and assure optimal AR collections for the center, will handle patient pre-authorization and collection of all co-pays and deductibles from patients as they register is completed, will assist in the month end closing and help to make sure that all financial reports are accurately reported, will also assure that all outcome reports are sent and collected by either completing the process or in conjunction with other members of the business office team. Will be an active participant in quality management efforts, will assist with the month end financial closing.
Other job duties include:
§ Codes the medical records accurately and in a timely manner to assure billing is completed according to company policy.§ Downloads all transcription and places in appropriate medical record as needed. Assures that all documentation is in place in the Medical Record to support the billing of such records.§ Works with the ASC staff to assure that all charges are captured appropriately.§ Oversees the accounts receivable process and assures that patient accounts are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
§ Assists as needed in the management of the Medical Record and is constantly aware of the Patient's right to Privacy.§ Assists in the entering and filing of patient charges.§ Communicates with patients regarding payment and communicates with the Administrative Manager any concerns regarding payment for charges the patient may have and follow through to make sure patient has the opportunity to have questions answered.
§ Assists in compiling reports as requested by management.
§ Adheres to policies related to internal cash controls and reporting.
§ Assures confidentiality of all medical records as well as business and administrative records for the facility.§ Manages the Accounts Receivable function to include posting of all payments, assuring all collections are deposited and that documentation of such is in compliance with company policy.§ Assures that cost data is appropriately entered into the IS system and complies reports as requested.§ Enters patient information into the Advantx Information System including medical financial and personal data.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.OfficeTeam is the world's leader in specialized administrative staffing offering job opportunities from Executive and Administrative Assistants to Office Managers, and Receptionists. We have the resources, experience and expertise to select companies and temporary to full-time positions that match your skills and career goals. We provide one of the industry's most progressive training, benefits-and-compensation packages. Contact your local OfficeTeam location, or call 1.800.804.8367 to find out more about this job.OfficeTeam is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Requirements
Medical Biller/Coder must have an
AA Degree or 2+ years experience in the healthcare field. Bachelor's Degree preferred with outpatient billing and coding training or experience. Candidate must also have Advantx billing software knowledge.