Medical Billing Assistant - Entry Level

Medical Billing Assistant to support billing, coding, insurance claims, patient billing questions, and general administrative functions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in healthcare administration with room for training, growth, and advancement. No prior medical office experience is required, but the ideal candidate should be organized, dependable, comfortable using computers, and able to maintain accuracy while working with sensitive patient and billing information. Position Overview The Medical Billing Assistant will help prepare and review insurance claims, assist with basic billing and coding tasks, update patient and insurance information, and support the administrative workflows that help keep clinical operations running smoothly. This role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities Assist with translating medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized billing and coding formats Prepare and submit insurance claims accurately and on time Review claims for completeness and help identify or correct coding and billing errors Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, payment options, and payment plans Verify insurance information and update patient billing recordsWork closely with medical providers and administrative teams to ensure accurate claim documentation Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, privacy, and company compliance guidelines Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, document processing, scanning, and file management Support billing, reimbursement, coding, and claims workflows as assigned Help maintain organized and accurate billing records Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Active HIPAA compliance / trainingcredential required Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and customer service skills Organized, dependable, and eager to learn Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured office environment Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry Ability to handle confidential patient and billing information with professionalism Preferred Qualifications Interest in medical billing, medical coding, healthcare administration, or insurance claims Coursework, training, or certification in medical billing and coding Experience in customer service, office administration, data entry, or healthcare support Familiarity with medical terminology, insurance verification, or patient billing Benefits & Career Growth On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement within the organization Supportive and professional work environment Health insurance options Long-term career path in healthcare administration Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in healthcare administration. This person should be comfortable learning billing and coding processes, communicating with patients professionally, and maintaining accuracy when working with claims, records, and confidential information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vitalsearchgroup