Experienced Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Information Management Specialist

At arenaflex, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in our medical billing and coding processes. As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our health information database, while also providing excellent customer service to our healthcare providers and internal departments.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Data Entry Associate to join our team at arenaflex. As a key member of our healthcare information management team, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying assigned codes and sequences, abstracting accurate clinical information, and entering and verifying demographic information, charges, and comments into our computerized billing system. You will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements, participating in audits, and responding to inquiries from provider offices and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Reviews and verifies assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations (e.g., ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines) and abstracts accurate clinical information to obtain the most specific code possible to ensure an accurate health information database.

• Contacts physicians for clarification of clinical information as necessary for account type.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continues to strive to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of on-going changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes.
• Utilizes web-based tools, coding books, and other available resources to facilitate providing insurance companies with required information.
• Utilizes multiple information systems to accurately select the correct patient account in order to appropriately review and verify patient billable charges.
• Participates in and assists with audits to capture lost charges and determine the accuracy of billing as necessary.
• Gathers demographic, insurance, and health care encounter information from a variety of sources for the purpose of billing medical provider professional fees.
• Enters and verifies the appropriate demographic information, charges, and comments into the computerized billing system.
• Performs 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.
• Ensures information entered in the system is done in an accurate and timely manner. Verifies charges on accounts as needed and provides detailed and accurate comments for future reference.
• When necessary, creates a registration in the appropriate system (EPIC) from documentation provided to accurately record encounter and accurately bill the appropriate stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from provider offices and various internal departments in a timely and accurate professional manner.

Essential Qualifications:

* High school diploma or its equivalent.

• No experience necessary, but prior experience in medical data entry or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using computerized billing systems and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certification in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, or CCS-P) or a related field.

• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a medical billing or coding department.
• Knowledge of ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines.
• Experience using EPIC or other electronic health record systems.
• Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding regulations and guidelines.

Skills and Competencies:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in using computerized billing systems and software applications.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:

* arenaflex offers a comprehensive training program for new employees, including on-the-job training and ongoing education and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in a dynamic and growing organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options available.

Work Environment and Company Culture:

* arenaflex is a dynamic and growing organization that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

• Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in our medical billing and coding processes.
• We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• arenaflex is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:

* Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options available.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in a dynamic and growing organization.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare and a strong desire to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job