Administrative Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, File Management, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Reimbursement, Identify Issues, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Support Documentation, Translation Services
We are seeking an Entry-Level Medical Billing & Coding Assistant to support important administrative functions related to patient care, insurance claims, and healthcare reimbursement. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in healthcare administration with training, growth potential, and long-term advancement opportunities.
No prior medical office experience is required, but the ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working with patient and insurance information in a professional environment.
Position Overview
In this role, you will assist with medical billing, coding support, insurance claim preparation, patient billing questions, and general administrative tasks. You will help ensure medical services are documented accurately, claims are prepared correctly, and billing records are maintained in accordance with privacy and HIPAA requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with translating medical services, procedures, and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats
- Prepare, review, and submit insurance claims accurately
- Check claims for completeness and help identify coding or documentation errors
- Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, balances, payment options, and payment plans
- Verify insurance information and update billing records as needed
- Work with medical providers, billing staff, and administrative teams to support accurate claim documentation
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, billing, and company information in accordance with HIPAA and privacy guidelines
- Perform data entry, document processing, file management, and other general office tasks
- Support ongoing billing, reimbursement, coding, and administrative workflows as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- HIPAA certification required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Organized, dependable, and willing to learn
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured office environment
- Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry
Preferred Experience
- Interest in medical billing, coding, healthcare administration, or insurance processing
- Coursework, training, or certification in medical billing and coding
- Previous customer service, office, clerical, or administrative experience
- Familiarity with healthcare terminology, insurance claims, or patient billing
Benefits & Career Growth
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization
- Supportive and professional work environment
- Health insurance options
- Long-term career path in healthcare administration
About the Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who is accurate, professional, and eager to grow in the healthcare field. This person should enjoy administrative work, be comfortable learning new systems, communicate clearly with patients and staff, and take privacy and confidentiality seriously.