Medical Receptionist/Medical Biller

Seeking enthusiastic, experienced applicant to join our team in small but busy allergy office in Northern RI. Must be hard working, well organized with good interpersonal skills. Will be working directly with patients with front desk responsibilities when the office is open for patient visits on Tuesdays 9:00-7 and Wednesdays 7:30-5. Additional hours related to billing and administrative matters for another 8-12 hours/week could be done in part from home. Experience with computer scheduling and billing systems, especially with Athena Health, and working with health insurers and PCP's to obtain referrals a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist doctor in caring for patients of all ages (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric)

Maintain patient confidentiality at all levels of interaction

Greet patients and verify financial/insurance information and referral status if needed, collect copayments

Help schedule follow-up visits and testing as ordered by MD

Enter billing/claims info after the visit

Answer phones to schedule patient appointments, take messages, etc.

Formatting and printing communications to PCP’s for faxing/mailing.

Eventually, getting more involved with billing and working with claims, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 1 year in a medical setting, or medical billing certification

Patient friendly attitude

Commitment to teamwork and attention to detail

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Allergy & Immunology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cumberland, RI 02864: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cumberland, RI 02864