Medical Biller Job Description

Medical Biller Job Description Template

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated medical biller to join our administrative office. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks requiring data analysis, in-depth evaluation, and sound judgment. As our medical biller, your daily duties will include maintaining billing software, appealing denied claims, and recording late payments.

To succeed in this role, you must possess in-depth knowledge of billing software and medical insurance policies. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as communicating with clients and various insurance agents will form a large part of the job.

Medical Biller Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
• Ensuring the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing bills and invoices, and documenting amounts due for medical procedures and services.
• Collecting and reviewing referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Monitoring and recording late payments.
• Following up on missed payments and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Examining patient bills for accuracy and requesting any missing information.
• Investigating and appealing denied claims.
• Helping patients develop patient payment plans.
• Maintaining billing software by updating rate change, cash spreadsheets, and current collection reports.

Medical Biller Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration, accounting, or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical biller or similar role.
• Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
• Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.