Medical Billing Assistant

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 12 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 PM PST

Total Weekly Hours : 30 Hours

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Medical Billing Assistant to support their growing practice. This role involves managing day-to-day medical billing and insurance tasks, ensuring accurate patient records, and maintaining clear communication with both medical offices and insurance companies.

Responsibilities :

Receive, sort, and distribute incoming faxes.

Fax medical records to physician offices or medical request companies.

Obtain authorizations and pre-approvals from insurance providers (primarily HMO, minimal PPO).

Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits.

Submit claims to insurance companies accurately and on time.

Follow up and appeal unpaid or denied claims.

Communicate with insurance companies to resolve claim issues and discrepancies.

Maintain accurate patient records and enter data into the EMR system.

Requirements :

Experience in medical billing, insurance verification, or a similar healthcare administrative role.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Familiarity with EMR systems is a plus.

Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance companies and healthcare providers.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Language skills : Spanish or Mandarin proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Independent Contractor Perks :

Permanent work-from-home

Immediate hiring

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Requirements

Experience in medical billing, insurance verification, or a similar healthcare administrative role. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Familiarity with EMR systems is a plus. Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance companies and healthcare providers. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Language skills : Spanish or Mandarin proficiency is a plus, but not required.