Medical Assistant with Billing experience

Medical Assistant

The Uintah and Ouray Health Clinic, part of the Indian Health Service, is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant with experience in Medical Billing to join our team as a long-term contractor. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment. This includes managing patient billing, payments, and insurance claims for our Family Medical Clinic. This is a long-term contract position with great pay, paid holidays, and benefits.

Job Description

• Family Health Clinic, Medical Biller/Medical Assistant
• Up to a 1-year contract, with extension option
• Full-time hours, 8-hour day shifts
• Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
• 11 paid Federal Holidays, Health Insurance options
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Medical Billing and CMA Certification preferred
• Onsite
• Previous IHS experience preferred
• Adult and Pediatric
• Local contractors are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Create invoices for medical procedures
• Submit insurance claims
• Follow up on unpaid claims and denials
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate with patients and insurance companies to resolve billing issues
• Perform Medical Assistant duties and basic medical procedures under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 2-3 years of experience in a medical office environment
• 2 years of Medical Billing & Medical Assistant experience needed
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Certified/licensed Medical Assistant Certificate preferred
• Degree or diploma programs in medical billing and coding preferred
• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Certifications and licenses must be active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent computer and organizational skills required
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be willing to submit to a federal background check

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply today to meet with a member of our recruitment team!