Medical Billing Assistant - Hire Up Healthcare (Division of Hire Up Staffing)

Medical Billing Assistant – Full Time

Location: On-Site (Durable Medical Equipment Office)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)

Pay: Starting at $18.00-$20 per hour, with potential increases based on experience (position tops out at $24/hour once fully trained and meeting goals)

Benefits: Available for Direct Hire, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% match

Position Overview:
Our busy Durable Medical Equipment (DME) office is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Medical Billing Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with referral sources, patients, coworkers, and insurance companies to ensure timely claim processing and payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process insurance claims and post payments from EOBs (Explanation of Benefits)
• Follow up on outstanding claims and obtain necessary documentation
• Verify insurance benefits and use billing software to submit claims
• Answer phone calls and assist with general office tasks as needed
• Maintain knowledge of current Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurance regulations
• Prepare and send out monthly billing statements
• Support the office with additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous DME experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to interpret insurance EOBs
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and communication skills
• Basic office, math, and computer skills (printing, faxing, scanning)
• Must be reliable, with excellent phone etiquette
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

Why Join Us?
If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to grow with a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity! For the right candidate, we offer Direct Hire with full benefits.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting role!