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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

MEDICAL BILLER AND CODER

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, New York, New York, us, 10261


MEDICAL BILLER AND CODER

Job Details

Job Location

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center - Manhattan - New York, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Do you have a passion for accuracy and a commitment to ensuring quality healthcare for all? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community? Callen-Lorde, a global LGBTQ+ community health center, is seeking a highly motivated Medical Biller & Coder to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely medical billing and coding for our patients.

As a Medical Biller & Coder, your responsibilities will include:

Process patient service charges and maintain accurate medical records electronically.

Assign and review ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes for medical encounters, ensuring compliance with FQHC guidelines and provider scope of practice.

Prepare and submit electronic and paper claims for various payers, including Trizetto clearinghouse.

Analyze denied claims, identify errors, and rebill with corrected codes.

Manage patient accounts, including sending statements, processing payments, and resolving billing inquiries.

Provide excellent customer service to patients, Callen-Lorde staff, and insurance companies.

Maintain a strong understanding of medical billing regulations and HIPAA compliance.

Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current on coding and billing practices.

Contribute to a collaborative team environment dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Callen-Lorde is a great place to work we’re passionate, mission-driven people who care about health justice for LGBTQ communities. In addition to being part of a fantastic team, all full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptionallowcost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, tuition assistance, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan. Learn more about our employee benefits https://callen-lorde.org/benefits/

Qualifications

Education, Experience

Bachelors degree preferred, high school diploma required

6+ months of coding experience required

1+ years of medical billing experience required

AAPC or AHIMA - CCA/CCS certification required

Strong Internet, PC, and spreadsheet skills

Desired Characteristics, Skills

Demonstrated leadership and administrative/organizational skills.

Ability to work with diverse populations.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.