Medical Data Entry Specialist

Job description

We have a dynamic opportunity for an experienced Medical Data Entry Specialist to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for data entry, charge entry and maintaining industry standards for billing and filing claims with insurance. To be successful in this role, the candidate must be highly motivated, detailed, accurate, and self-driven individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position is a full-time, on-site position located in Houston Texas for a National company providing remote cardiac monitoring.

Job Responsibilities

Create patient accounts in Athena Health software and enter charges

After entering patient data, run an eligibility check.

Review Telemetry enrollments to see if insurance guidelines are met or conversion of service needed and notify clinic.

Utilize separate system to track patients on monitors and see when services are eligible to bill

Communicate with clinic staff and/or sales staff to obtain missing insurance information

Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing and payment.

Assist with patient collections

Maintain accurate and complete billing records and reports.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis.

Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed.

Provide excellent customer service to clients, patients and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

2+ years' experience in healthcare setting

Strong cognitive skills including analysis, problem solving, high attention to detail, and decision making

High level of accuracy with data entry

Ability to work collaboratively with other team members

Great organizational skills

Ability to multi-task, establish and meet deadlines

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain accuracy

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Above average organizational and time management skills

Strong Microsoft Office experience with emphasis on Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Knowledge of Federal, state and HIPAA privacy regulation

High School graduate or equivalent