Medical Billing Assistant

Emergicon • Terrell, TX

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About The Position

Ready to kick-start your career in healthcare billing? This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in medical billing, with training on EMS-specific processes. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow, with the potential to advance into a Billing Specialist role once they have gained experience. This position is responsible for supporting the daily activities of both the Pre-Billing and Billing departments. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and maintaining patient and claim information to ensure timely and accurate medical billing. Duties include communication with hospitals and other medical facilities, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with all billing and privacy regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of or current enrollment in a medical billing and coding program preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (including Teams, Word, and Excel) with the ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM required
• Professional phone etiquette and strong customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Emergicon LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Nice To Haves

• Prior EMS/Ambulance or medical billing office experience a plus
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and place accounts into appropriate work queues.
• Verify and obtain additional information from hospitals and other medical facilities as needed for billing.
• Update and maintain patient demographics within billing software.
• Print, match, and mail HCFA forms.
• Send documentation requests to hospitals and facilities (e.g., Physician Certification of Medical Necessity, outpatient signature requests).
• Bill Treated Not Transported (TNT) claims.
• Handle returned mail, scanning, copying, and filing of documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal billing regulations and HIPAA laws.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees