Assistant Medical Biller/Coder

Position Summary

A growing medical consulting organization is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Medical Biller/Coder to support medical billing, coding, and administrative operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate coding, claim preparation, reimbursement processing, and medical record review. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of medical terminology, healthcare documentation, insurance requirements, and billing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Billing & Coding

• Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
• Assist with the preparation, submission, and tracking of insurance claims.
• Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and coding compliance.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Follow up on outstanding claims and assist with denial management and appeals.
• Post payments, adjustments, and remittances accurately.
• Maintain compliance with payer guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and industry standards.

Medical Records Support

• Organize, review, and maintain medical records and related documentation.
• Assist with gathering and compiling records for case reviews and audits.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Support healthcare professionals with documentation and record-management needs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with insurance companies, healthcare providers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to billing inquiries and requests for information.
• Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and document management tasks.
• Generate reports related to billing activity, collections, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with general office duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, or related field preferred.
• Medical Billing and Coding certification (CPC, CCS, CCA, or similar) preferred.
• One or more years of experience in medical billing, coding, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and medical billing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Skills

• Accurate medical coding and billing practices
• Claims processing and denial resolution
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and HIPAA regulations
• Medical records management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities
• Professional customer service and communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.