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Medical Billing Associate

San Diego, CA, United States

The Billing Department is seeking an experienced Medical Biller to perform front end and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical billing, with the skills necessary to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims. The successful applicant will work on a number of tasks requiring attention to detail and judgement within the appropriate scope of practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Accurately perform data entry into billing system

+ Resolve front end billing discrepancies and error processing

+ Manage fax inbox, notate and upload medical records to patient’s account

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Multi-task throughout the day while performing job responsibilities

Qualifications:

+ 2+ years current and relevant billing experience, experience, preferably in diagnostic lab, but not necessary

+ Knowledge of insurance, accounting, medical billing, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, medical abbreviations and terminology, preferred

+ Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients, vendors and physicians, and is fluent in written and spoken English

+ Understands medical billing procedures and protocols

+ Working knowledge of basic ICD-10/CPT code principles

+ High level of integrity in dealing with sensitive patient information

+ Basic computer knowledge and proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook

+ Ensures compliance with all state and federal billing and HIPAA regulations

+ Skills in operating computerized medical data entry and information processing systems

+ XIFIN experience a plus

+ Self-motivated with a strong work-ethic, solid interpersonal skills and excellent organization and prioritization skills

+ Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative

The annualized base salary range for this hourly role is $43,900 to $65,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

_Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice:_

_Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter.  All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms, or they will not be considered._

_Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans._

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