Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring that professional claims for physicians and mid-level providers are processed in a timely and accurate manner.   Maintains communications with providers and staff  regarding changes in billing and coding.    Makes corrections and resubmits claims. Employee must be acutely aware of patient confidentiality of medical information.  Employee must treat patients and other staff members courteously at all times.  Performs other duties as may be requested by physician and/or administrative staff.   

Responsible for helping maintain Athena templates and business requirements to meet the every changing requirement of insurance companies and process demands.

Available to help other employed staff with Athena billing and clinical questions.

Special projects as assigned by practice manager.

Other duties as assigned by practice manager.

Qualifications - Minimum Requirements

Education    

Certified Coder or experience coding in a medical setting.

Work Experience     

Prefer previous work experience in billing and coding.

Specific Skills

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Typing

Ability to operate basic office equipment to include 10-key calculator, copier, and fax machine

Basic math/bookkeeping skills

 Physical Requirements   

Sedentary Work (Prolonged periods of sitting, exerting up to 10 lbs force occasionally)

Occasional lifting of supplies/equipment

 Environment  Conditions   

CRT (computer) monitor