Experienced Medical Data Entry Associate – Healthcare Information Management Specialist

At careerzynith, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services and solutions that transform lives. As a leading provider of innovative medical solutions, we are seeking an experienced Medical Data Entry Associate to join our team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized individual to contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of our healthcare information management system. • *Job Summary As a Medical Data Entry Associate at careerzynith, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our healthcare information database. You will be responsible for reviewing and verifying assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations, abstracting accurate clinical information, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently will make you an invaluable asset to our team. • *Key Responsibilities • Reviews and verifies assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations (e.g., ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPAA 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 ongoing 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 healthcare 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 a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. • *Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in medical data entry or a related field. • Knowledge of ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPAA coding guidelines. • Certification in medical coding or a related field (e.g., CPC, CCS, or CMC). • Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management systems (PMS). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • *Skills and Competencies • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes. • *Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At careerzynith, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Medical Data Entry Associate, you will have the opportunity to • Develop your skills and knowledge in medical coding and regulatory requirements. • Work with a dynami Apply To this Job