Medical Records Coding Specialist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a Medical Billing Specialist and customer service specialist for the Dental Faculty Practice OMFS. This role will perform, coding medical and dental, prior authorization submission for providers and facility for in-patient and out-patient services, appeals process, submission of both medical claim form CMS 1500 and dental claims including attachments, patient billing, sends Good Faith Estimates; manages A/R including tracking returned signed, patient collection, posting of payments, follow up on delinquent claims, update spreadsheets for communication amongst team member and providers. Technical skills: Must be able to switch from one task to another in a day with minimal errors and strong follow up skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft office and Epic. Experience with medical and dental coding. Soft Skills. Great customer service with problem solving skills to obtain payment. Work Schedule Onsite, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Physical Requirements Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions. This position requires sustained periods using a keyboard and performing other computer work. Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks. Ability to lift 25 pounds with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Certification or vocational training may be required
• 4 years of relevant experience required
• Must be able to switch from one task to another in a day with minimal errors and strong follow up skills with a keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft office and some form of EHR or medical billing interface
• This position requires successful completion of background check(s) and drug & alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

• 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred
• At least 1 year in a professional office
• Medical and/or dental preferable working with EHR, collecting patient payments

Responsibilities

• coding medical and dental
• prior authorization submission for providers and facility for in-patient and out-patient services
• appeals process
• submission of both medical claim form CMS 1500 and dental claims including attachments
• patient billing
• sends Good Faith Estimates
• manages A/R including tracking returned signed
• patient collection
• posting of payments
• follow up on delinquent claims
• update spreadsheets for communication amongst team member and providers

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees