Medical Billing Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a Medical Billing & Coding specialist to join our team here at LGTC Group. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in medical billing, with the skills necessary to improve their current billing procedures.

The applicant will work on a number of tasks, exercising their billing experience within the practice. We are looking for individuals who have a desire to grow and learn within the organization, expanding their billing knowledge and experience.

Duties

• Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
• Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
• Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts.
• Knowledge of eligibility, benefits & billing with various HMO and PPO insurance company
• Experience with insurance verification and collecting payment.
• Experience speaking to patients/families and counseling on financial matters.
• Experience with full-cycle billing, coding, and claim follow-up.
• General knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes

Qualifications

• Experience working in a medical office
• Ability to use knowledge of correct CPT and ICD-10 coding to acquire claims payment.
• Knowledge of HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medi-Cal and other payer requirements and systems.
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and maintains the confidentiality of patient information.
• HS Diploma
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPAA, billing and insurance regulations, medical terminology, insurance benefits, and appeal process
• Attention to detail, able to prioritize workload
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Patient Management software
• Checking eligibility and benefit verification for treatments and procedure
• Correspondence with insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if needed
• Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with clients to ensure all outstanding bills are collected
• Ability to appropriately assign modifiers
• Ensure accurate and timely claim processing

This position is in person at our San Jose location

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Billing and coding: 2 years (Required)

Location

• San Jose, CA 95124 (Required)

Ability to Commute

• San Jose, CA 95124 (Required)

Work Location: In person