Med Billing Coding Spec FT

Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p; Remote after initial training

Scope of Responsibility 

The Medical Billing/Coding Specialist communicates with physicians on any documentation improvement initiatives and reports necessary trends and is also responsible for receiving adequate training in every specialty our multi-specialty group provides to be able to audit accounts accurately.

Responsible to Clinic Account Coordinator

• Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current certification as a Medical Coder is required

• Training and Experience

• 2-3 years coding medical billing/claims experience required with a strong understanding of coding guidelines and regulations

• Experience with insurance, and data entry required

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational skills

• Computer skills, knowledge of Physician EMR systems required

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

• Familiarity with the revenue cycle management process

• Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background Check

• Lab Work

• Immunization Records

Rarely              (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally   (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently       (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually     (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable           

• Physical

• Sitting – Continually

• Stationary Standing – Occasionally

• Walking – Occasionally

• Ability to be mobile – Occasionally

• Crouching (bend at knees) – Rarely

• Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely

• Stooping (bend at waist) – Occasionally

• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Occasionally

• Turn/Pivot – Occasionally

• Climbing – Rarely

• Balancing – Rarely

• Reaching overhead – Occasionally

• Reaching extension – Occasionally

• Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally

• Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 20 pounds) Occasionally

• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually

• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually

• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually

• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Occasionally

• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A

• Environment

• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely

• Risk of Radiation – N/A

• Fumes or Airborne Particles – Occasionally

• Chemicals – Occasionally

• Moving Mechanical Parts – Occasionally

• Noise Level – Occasionally

• Weather Conditions – N/A

• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

• N/A

• Respirator FIT Testing Required

• N/A