Billing Administrative Assistant

Billing Administrative AssistantRural Health Group is seeking a Billing Administrative Assistant for a full-time position in our Billing department. The position will be located at our Finance office in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The Billing Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Billing Department to ensure accurate, timely, and organized processing of billing-related information.

This position is responsible for data entry, document preparation, record maintenance, scanning, filing, and other administrative functions that support the billing team. The Billing Administrative Assistant works closely with the billing staff and other departments to obtain, organize, and maintain information needed for efficient billing operations.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides daily administrative and clerical support to the Billing DepartmentEnters and maintains billing-related information accurately in the organizations electronic systemsReviews documents for completeness and accuracy and identifies missing or incorrect information for follow-upScans, uploads, indexes and maintains billing-related documents and recordsAssists with maintaining accurate patient and insurance documentation as directedPerforms routine data entry and updates information in applicable billing and practice management systemsAssists with sorting, distributing and processing incoming billing-related correspondence, reports, and documentationAssists with maintaining departmental spreadsheets, logs, tracking reports and other administrative recordsProvides administrative support for audits, record requests, and other billing department projectsCommunicates with internal departments to obtain missing documentation or information needed to support billing processesHandles confidential patient, financial, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policiesMaintains and organized and professional work environmentPerforms other administrative duties and special projects as assignedSuccessful candidate must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:Good JudgmentCommunication/Customer Service/TeamworkPassionHonestyResponsibilityJob-Specific Skill Set - including knowledge, skills, and ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a Medical BillerQualifications Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredPrevious administrative, clerical, data-entry, healthcare, medical office, or billing-related experience preferredExperience working in a healthcare or medical office environment preferredExperience with electronic medical records, practice management systems, or other healthcare information systems preferredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to perform repetitive data-entry and administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracyAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet established deadlinesBasic understanding of medical billing terminology preferredBasic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and OutlookAbility to learn and effectively use electronic health records, practice management and billing systemsStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, coworkers, and other departmentsAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient and financial informationAbility to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a teamPhysical & Work RequirementsPrimarily office-based work requiring extended periods of sitting and computer useAbility to communicate effectively by telephone, email and in personAbility to occasionally lift, carry, or move office supplies and filesRegular use of computers, telephones, scanners, printers, and other standard office equipmentReporting Relationship Reports to the Billing Manager or other designated Billing Department supervisor Scope of Responsbility The Billing Administrative Assistant is a support position within the Billing Department. The position assists billing staff by ensuring that billing-related information and documentation and accurately entered, organized, maintained, and readily available.

Responsibility for claim submission, insurance follow-up, denial management, accounts receivable management and other full-cycle billing activities remains with designated billing staff.EOE. Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions. Influenza vaccine is also a condition of employment.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.