Medical Billing Assistant

The Medical Billing Assistant supports the billing team by assisting with the preparation, submission, and follow-up of laboratory claims. This role helps ensure accurate billing, timely payments, and compliance with healthcare regulations while providing administrative support to the laboratory billing department.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and submitting laboratory claims to insurance carriers

• Verify patient demographic and insurance information

• Enter and update billing data in billing systems and EHR/LIS platforms

• Review claims for accuracy and completeness prior to submission

• Assist with payment posting and tracking of accounts receivable

• Help follow up on denied or unpaid claims under supervision

• Respond to basic billing inquiries from patients and insurance companies

• Maintain organized and confidential billing records

• Support audits and compliance requirements as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Basic knowledge of medical billing or healthcare administration

• Strong data entry and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with HIPAA

• Previous experience in medical billing, preferably in a laboratory or healthcare setting

• Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes

• Experience with billing software, EHR, or laboratory information systems (LIS)

• Certification or coursework in medical billing or coding

• Strong attention to detail

• Basic understanding of insurance processes

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn