Medical Billing Clerk

** Only Candidates who pass all screening questions will be required to complete two typing tests and an attention to detail test in order to qualify for an interview.**

About us

Progressive Medical Development is a modern billing service company that offers premium billing services for physicians and health care specialist in Manitoba.

Progressive Medical Development is seeking a Medical Billing Clerk to join our team. This is an entry-level position that provides a unique opportunity for candidates to start a career in medical billing. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow in the medical billing field and build a long-term career.

A successful candidate within this position will have a minimum of two (2) year of data entry experience.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Medical Billing Clerk to join our healthcare team. This individual will be responsible for managing medical billing information, processing claims to Manitoba Health and insurance companies while ensuring accurate billing practices. The Medical Billing clerk will also resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance with regulations, and work closely with healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure smooth billing operations.

About the role:

Billing and Coding: Accurately process and submit claims to MB Health, WCB and insurance companies, government programs (e.g., Medavie Blue Cross), and other third-party payers. Ensure correct coding and apply medical guidelines.
Claims Management: Review and follow up on unpaid or rejected claims. Resolve billing discrepancies and resubmit claims as necessary to ensure prompt payment.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient billing records, including patient demographics, insurance information, and billing codes.
Insurance Verification: Verify patients' insurance coverage and eligibility before procedures or services are rendered to ensure proper billing.
Compliance: Stay up-to-date with MB Health rules and compliance standards, ensuring all billing activities adhere to industry laws, such as PHIA.
Reporting: Generate and analyze reports related to billing, payments, and insurance claims for management review.
Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers, office staff, and insurance representatives to resolve billing issues and ensure efficient claims processing.
Responsible for coordination, verifying, sorting, handling and entering accurate data regarding demographics and other information;
Maintaining effective communication with colleagues to ensure accuracy and efficient teamwork
Ensuring client files and office records are accurately entered and up to date with all the necessary information;
Verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare for computer entry;
Responsible for generating necessary reports and discussing finding with the appropriate colleagues;
Ensuring you are following all Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) regulations while carrying out your day to day duties;
Other administrative and clerical duties as required
Requirements

· Demonstrated proficiency in data entry or related administrative experience (at least 2 year)

· Effective communications skills and verbal skills (liaising with colleagues and clients)

· Analytical skills and the ability to problem solve.

· Customer service skills; including effectively and efficiently responding to inquiries and identifying stated and unstated client needs.

· 60 WPM with complete accuracy

· Strong attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Selected candidate will have to provide a satisfactory clear criminal check.

**No remote work. Position is in office** Applicant must be located in Winnipeg, MB.**

** Only Candidates who pass all screening questions will be required to complete two typing tests and an attention to detail test in order to qualify for an interview.**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.50-$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Application question(s):

How many words per minute can you type?
Can you work under pressure with strict deadlines?
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Data entry: 2 years (required)
Administrative / Clerical: 1 year (required)
Location:

Winnipeg, MB R2G 1L1 (required)
Work Location: In person