Medical Billing & Claims Assistant – Entry Level

  • Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 45,000-65,000 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking detail-oriented candidates interested in beginning a career in medical billing, insurance, and healthcare revenue-cycle operations.

This entry-level position assists with claims processing, patient account information, insurance verification, and general billing support.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with reviewing and processing medical claims
  • Enter patient and billing information into electronic systems
  • Verify insurance information and coverage
  • Review claims for missing or incomplete information
  • Assist with claim-status follow-up
  • Update patient account information
  • Process basic patient payments and account documentation
  • Assist with correcting rejected or incomplete claims
  • Maintain accurate billing and insurance records
  • Communicate professionally with patients, insurance companies, and internal departments
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current HIPAA training certificate required
  • Basic computer and data-entry skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work accurately with numbers and patient information
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidential medical and financial information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical billing, coding, insurance, or medical terminology coursework
  • Previous administrative or data-entry experience
  • Familiarity with medical claims or insurance terminology