Billing Assistant

Purpose

Simplified Medical Management’s (SMM) culture calls for superior customer service, an excellent understanding of the best medical insurance claims and payments practices, a commitment to team problem-solving and solutions, and embracing our Core Values.

The Billing Assistant is a part-time position of up to 29 hours per week and is responsible for order verification, referring doctor mapping, patient mapping, and any other duties related to processing charges for the patients of all SMM Revenue Cycle Management Clients.

Essential Responsibilities

The keys to success in this role may include some or all duties listed to best meet the Department’s current needs. The Employee will be cross trained across functions:

· Working within the billing system for processing charges including charge central and contracts module

· Interface processing

· Order verification (reconciliation of charges)

· File Clerk (paperwork processing)

· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

· The ideal candidate would be well-rounded in and have knowledge and understanding of medical billing.

· Superior problem-solving skills.

· Strong ability to multi-task and set priorities within tight timelines.

· Detail-oriented with the ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision.

· Must be educated on and compliant with HIPAA.

Education

· Minimum High School graduate or equivalent, with 1-2 years of medical office administration experience preferred.

Computer Skills

· Skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Knowledge of e-mail/scheduling software applications.

Physical Work Demands

· Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

· Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis.

· Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering, and using the telephone.

· Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

· Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing.

Other Work Demands

· Regular and on-time attendance.

· Preferably 9 am-2 pm, M-F, but the schedule is flexible.*

· Approximately 18-29 hours per week.*

· Remote work-from-home option will be considered, after initial in-office training.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

*Schedule may differ during the training period

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Simplified Medical Management is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

If hired, I would be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14