Quality Specialist - Medical Assistant

Complete Health • Birmingham, AL

6h • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The person handling this position is responsible for communicating open gaps in
Quality Measures to providers and staff in assigned clinic. They will be
responsible for ensuring all patients scheduled for an appointment undergo an
extensive chart review for any Quality measures that have been completed but not
billed to insurance. This person is also responsible for making sure completed
Quality Measures are billed to the appropriate insurance plan.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting as Medical Assistant (primary care experience is preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to handle multi-functions/multi-tasks
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Pay attention to detail, function autonomously
• Understanding of community-based organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate with the medical staff and Practice Administrators
• Basic knowledge of Medical Insurance and CPT coding knowledge/experience preferred
• General knowledge of primary care practice, medical clinics, and medical terminology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Able to effectively utilize an electronic health record
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships, listen effectively, and understand the needs of the healthcare providers is vital

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in medical billing, medical records or related field is preferred
• Experience in primary care office, billing/coding, front and back office preferred
• Athena EHR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Make sure all pertinent open Quality Measures are communicated with provider and staff
• Responsible for pulling open gap reports to identify open Quality Measures
• Make sure all appropriate CPT II and ICD-10 codes go out on claims
• Perform in-house testing such as Hemoglobin A1c, urinalysis and DM Retinopathy Screenings
• Reach out to patients with open Quality Measures
• Communicate with facilities for Quality Measure results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED