Medical Business Office Assistant – General & Specialty Cardiology
Cardiac Study Center/Pulse Heart Institute, Tacoma WA
The Organization
Since its creation, Cardiac Study Center (CSC) has contracted with Pulse Heart Institute for outpatient cardiology and billing services. CSC is a proud partner of MultiCare and has provided outpatient cardiology services in the Puget Sound Region for over 50 years. CSC partnered with MultiCare Health System to create Pulse Heart Institute in 2016 to work toward improving the health of cardiac patients.
Joining our team as a Business Office Assistant offers a dynamic opportunity to develop your expertise in medical billing within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be integral to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare by ensuring that billing processes are seamless and financially sound. We value your skills and dedication, providing continuous opportunities for professional growth and development in the complexities of healthcare finance. With your help, we ensure that our billing practices meet the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency, directly impacting our ability to deliver superior patient care.
Environment and Shift Details
Position Summary
The Medical Business Office Assistant plays a vital role in the daily operations of our business office by assisting with various administrative and billing-related tasks. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their work, is highly organized, and has strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Sort and distribute faxes and mail to the appropriate departments.
Efficiently manage daily tasks and workload, focusing on high-priority billing activities.
Generate patient estimates for self-insured and non-contracted insurance patients.
Process insurance claim forms, ensuring accuracy in billing submissions.
Match Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) with claims and prepare them for mailing.
Apply physician stamp signatures to required forms for remote billing staff.
Provide backup support for the main phone line in bookkeeping or front desk, as needed
Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications
Education : High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience : 1 year of experience in healthcare or 1 year of experience in a medical office is required.
Knowledge of medical billing practices, including ICD-10 and CPT coding and EMR systems.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients and staff.
Excellent organizational abilities, including proficient time management and multitasking.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Mathematical aptitude for handling estimates, payments, and reconciliations.
Cardiac Study Center/ Pulse Heart Institute – Your New Work Home
Joining our cardiology outpatient clinic means joining a team where compassion, integrity, and a commitment to sustainability guide our every action. Here, you'll find a community deeply rooted in empathy and respect, where every staff member, from registered nurses to medical assistants, is valued for their unique contributions.
Our environment fosters a profound sense of belonging and support, which is crucial in the high-stakes world of cardiac care. With integrity at the core of our practice, we ensure that our patients' ethical considerations and well-being govern every decision. Our dedication to sustainable healthcare practices also reflects our responsibility towards our patients and the broader environment, emphasizing the importance of long-term wellness and care. At our clinic, you're not just joining a workforce; you're aligning with a family committed to excellence in cardiac health, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the communities we serve.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
Cardiac Study Center/Pulse Heart Institute provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As various pay transparency laws require, CSC/PHI shares a competitive compensation range for candidates hired into each position. The starting pay for this position is $ 22.25 , and the pay scale is $22.25 - $33.10 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
Requisition ID: 46778