Medical Billing Clerk - Remote

*This position is remote part-time.* Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and outstanding patient experience. At DD, our core values underpin our culture and guide our actions:

• Servant's Heart: Find joy in serving others, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
• Own It: Take full accountability for the care provided and actively contribute to the betterment of our practice.
• Showtime: Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and energy to every patient encounter and interaction with colleagues.
• DD Family: Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.

Position Purpose The purpose of the Billing and Coding Assistant position is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare professionals by providing comprehensive administrative and patient support services using advanced virtual technologies. This role aims to streamline healthcare workflows, improve patient experiences, and contribute to the overall quality of care by delivering timely and accurate information, scheduling, and assistance, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism in a virtual environment. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assists with Billing & Coding Activities.
• Evaluates medical record documentation to ensure proper CPT and ICD-10 codes are billed appropriately.
• Collects, imports, posts, and manages insurance and patient payments.
• Monitors claim status and corrects/appeals rejected/denied claims.
• Reviews delinquent accounts and contacting patients for collection purposes.
• Answers questions regarding account balances.
• Other duties as assigned and subject to change as requirements evolve.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – healthcare specific training preferred, but not required.
• Friendly, polite, and professional.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Empathy and a caring attitude towards patients.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to US HIPAA laws and other relevant regulations.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, private workspace.

Additional Notes

• This position is remote.
• Derick Dermatology will provide you with appropriate equipment for your work from home environment, such as: Secure laptop, monitor, headset, and webcam. Equipment issued varies based off job function.
• This is a part-time position up to 20 hours per week. The shifts are scheduled in 4-hour increments during the week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote