Medical Biller Document Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for accurately indexing external health records into the electronic medical records system. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements established by the leadership team and HIPAA policies.

Performs quality control of all health records and capture of discrete data points which adds value to the patient's continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Project Activity

• Review high volume of external health records within a software application to determine whether they meet the criteria to be entered into the electronic medical record.
• Perform 4 point check and enter key data points needed to accurately file documents into patients' electronic charts.
• Review health records and determine an appropriate document type name and associated category and / or specialty.
• Utilize multiple on-line applications to validate there is no ingestion of duplicative health records in the electronic medical record.
• Extract specific health information for a subset of document types and capture discrete data into the appropriate fields in the software application.
• Responsible for returning health records that do not meet the criteria to the provider with an explanation.
• Achieves and maintains established specialist level accuracy and productivity standards.
• Protects the confidentiality of patient information, as well as access to computer files and access codes.
• Maintain an organized work area that meets quality standards at all times.

Quality Assurance

• Perform a four point check to ensure patient information matches when ingesting documents into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Make corrections and re-file documents on a timely basis as needed.

Meetings

• Responsible for preparing and participating in any required meetings
• It is the expectation that all participants are prepared and ready to contribute to the conversation.

Keep abreast and adhere to all processes and procedures of the department.

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as requested by manager(s) and supervisor(s).

Qualifications and Education :

• 0-1 year of experience with medical or electronic records including sorting and indexing
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical or certified program such as Certified Administrative Medical Assistant is helpful
• Ability to maintain repetitive motion including multi-tasking through shift with standard breaks
• Ability to multitask and utilize critical thinking and communication
• Demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated, and able to function well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to use basic computer software applications, and operate office equipment (e.g., computers and telephones)
• Must be self-directed, self-motivated and a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Intemediate knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is helpful.
• Intermediate data entry and keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail for prolonged periods of time and maneuver between multiple applications.
5 days ago