**Experienced Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Coding and Billing Specialist at blithequark**

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of a dynamic healthcare organization? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of medical coding and billing regulations? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Coding and Billing Specialist. **About blithequark** At blithequark, we are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our patients while maintaining a commitment to excellence in coding, billing, and data management. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about delivering accurate and timely information to our stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and efficient reimbursement processes. As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission by accurately coding and billing medical services, verifying patient information, and responding to inquiries from provider offices and internal departments. **Key Responsibilities:** As a Medical Data Entry Associate at blithequark, your primary responsibilities will include: * **Accurate Coding and Billing**: Review and verify assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations (e.g., ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines) and abstract accurate clinical information to obtain the most specific code possible to ensure an accurate health information database. * **Clinical Information Verification**: Contact physicians for clarification of clinical information as necessary to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement. * **Regulatory Compliance**: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continuously strive to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of ongoing changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes. * **Utilization of Web-Based Tools and Resources**: Utilize web-based tools, coding books, and other available resources to facilitate providing insurance companies with required information. * **Patient Account Selection**: Utilize multiple information systems to accurately select the correct patient account in order to appropriately review and verify patient billable charges. * **Audit Participation**: Participate in and assist with audits to capture lost charges and determine the accuracy of billing as necessary. * **Demographic and Insurance Information Gathering**: Gather demographic, insurance, and healthcare encounter information from a variety of sources for the purpose of billing medical provider professional fees. * **Data Entry and Verification**: Enter and verify the appropriate demographic information, charges, and comments into the computerized billing system. * **Manual Charge Entry**: Perform manual charge entry by gathering demographic, insurance, and healthcare encounter information from a variety of sources in order to accurately bill medical provider professional fees. * **System Registration**: Create a registration in the appropriate system (EPIC) from documentation provided to accurately record encounter and accurately bill the appropriate stakeholders. * **Inquiry Response**: Respond to inquiries from provider offices and various internal departments in a timely and accurate professional manner. **Essential Qualifications:** * **Education**: High school diploma or its equivalent. * **Experience**: No experience necessary, but a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic healthcare environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** * **Medical Coding Certification**: Certification in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, or CMC) is highly desirable. * **Coding Knowledge**: Strong knowledge of medical coding and billing regulations, including ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines. * **Analytical Skills**: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately interpret and apply coding and billing regulations. * **Communication Skills**: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients, and internal departments. **Skills and Competencies:** * **Attention to Detail**: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and coding. * **Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately interpret and apply coding and billing regulations. * **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients, and internal departments. * **Technical Skills**: Proficiency in computerized billing systems, including EPIC, and web-based tools and resources. * **Continuous Learning**: Strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic healthcare environment, with a commitment to ongoing education and training. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:** As a Medical Data Entry Associate at blithequark, you will have opportunities to: * **Develop Your Skills**: Develop your skills in medical coding and billing, with ongoing education and training opportunities. * **Advance Your Career**: Advance your career in a dynamic healthcare environment, with opportunities for promotion and professional growth. * **Collaborate with Experienced Professionals**: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive team environment. * **Contribute to Patient Care**: Contribute to patient care by accurately coding and billing medical services, ensuring seamless communication and efficient reimbursement processes. **Work Environment and Company Culture:** At blithequark, we value a positive and inclusive work environment, with a commitment to: * **Work-Life Balance**: Providing a healthy work-life balance, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for remote work. * **Professional Development**: Supporting ongoing education and training opportunities, with a commitment to professional growth and development. * **Team Collaboration**: Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities for feedback and growth. * **Patient-Centered Care**: Delivering patient-centered care, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compassion. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:** As a Medical Data Entry Associate at blithequark, you will receive: * **Competitive Salary**: A competitive salary, with opportunities for growth and advancement. * **Benefits Package**: A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off. * **Professional Development Opportunities**: Ongoing education and training opportunities, with a commitment to professional growth and development. * **Flexible Scheduling**: Flexible scheduling, with opportunities for remote work and a healthy work-life balance. **Conclusion:** If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Coding and Billing Specialist. 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