Medical Billing Specialist-Elkridge

Job Details

• Requisition #: 662764
• Location: Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Category: Clerical and Administrative Support
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Employment Type: Full Time

Why Staff love working at Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians

• Part of an amazing global healthcare organization!
• Excellent compensation package!
• Awesome benefits!
• Free Parking!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Medical Biller to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing billing processes, ensuring accurate coding, and facilitating timely collections. This role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and the ability to navigate medical records efficiently. The Medical Biller will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our practice while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

• Process and submit medical billing claims to insurance companies and patients.
• Utilize coding systems such as ICD-9 and ICD-10 to ensure accurate billing.
• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness before submitting claims.
• Manage accounts receivable by following up on unpaid claims.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to resolve billing issues.
• Follow up on medical billing claims for appeals and payment as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and billing regulations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations related to billing practices.
• Assist in maintaining organized medical records for easy access and retrieval.
• Additional duties as assigned and necessary for the function of the department and practice.

High school/GED required

CPT or Billing training preferred

• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting desirable
• Proficient in medical billing software and systems.
• Knowledge of DRG coding, ICD/ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Familiar with CPT, HCPCS, and coding guidelines is ideal.
• Understanding of medical collection processes and billing principles.
• Ability to interpret patient medical records for coding accuracy.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Capable of working independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service-oriented and professional demeanor.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum $20.00/hour - Maximum $25.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.