Experienced Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Information Management Specialist

At arenaflex, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative healthcare solutions. As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you'll play a vital role in our team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our health information database. If you're passionate about healthcare, data management, and continuous learning, we invite you to join our dynamic team at arenaflex.

Job Summary:

As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you'll be responsible for reviewing and verifying medical codes, abstracting clinical information, and entering accurate demographic data into our computerized billing system. You'll work closely with physicians, insurance companies, and internal departments to ensure seamless communication and accurate billing. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex.

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 appropriate for account type as necessary
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continue to strive to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of on-going changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes
• Utilize web-based tools, coding books, and other available resources to facilitate providing insurance companies with required information.
• Utilize multiple information systems to accurately select the correct patient account in order to appropriately review and verify patient billable charges.
• Participate in and assist 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.
• Enter and verify the appropriate demographic information, charges, and comments into the computerized billing system.
• 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.
• Ensure information entered in the system is done in an accurate and timely manner. Verifying charges on accounts as needed and providing detailed and accurate comments for future reference.
• When necessary, create 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 a willingness to learn and grow with our team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in medical data entry or a related field

• Knowledge of ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines
• Familiarity with EPIC or other EHR systems
• Certification in medical coding or a related field (e.g., CPC, CCS-P)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills and Competencies:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:

At arenaflex, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you'll have opportunities to:

• Develop your skills and knowledge in medical coding and data management
• Work with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals
• Participate in ongoing training and education programs
• Take on new challenges and responsibilities as you grow with our team
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package

Work Environment and Company Culture:

At arenaflex, we're passionate about creating a positive and supportive work environment. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative healthcare solutions. We value:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Open communication and transparency
• Respect and empathy for our patients and colleagues
• A commitment to excellence and quality

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:

At arenaflex, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A competitive hourly rate
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about healthcare and data management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our online application portal. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job