Job Summary:
Mountain Top Counseling is seeking to hire an organized Billing Assistant to join our growing Mental Health Practice! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our practice by assisting in billing processes, resolving claim issues, and handling denials effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical billing procedures, superb attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Duties:
- Follow up on unpaid claims and denials to ensure prompt resolution.
- Investigate and appeal denied claims as necessary.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits for patients.
- Maintain accurate records of denial issues and status of items.
- Communicate with insurance companies and Office Manager regarding billing issues.
Skills:
- Proven experience in medical billing or healthcare administration required.
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles preferred.
- Familiarity with insurance guidelines and requirements.
- Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience specifically in mental health billing.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
If you possess the required skills and are passionate about mental health care, we encourage you to apply for this position!
The pay for this position is experience-based. Please note, this is a 1099 contractor position. PTO & medical benefits are not available.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote