Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Temps On-Campus: includes College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Detroit Medical Center, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Macomb University CenterTerm. On campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an oncall. Off campus temps can continuously work nine(9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between. On-Call allowed to work up to 40 hours/week for three (3) months then must be moved down to 19 hours/week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period.

Unit Position Summary

A Medical Billing Assistant is responsible for managing the billing process within a health care facility, including tasks like verifying patient insurance information, submitting claims to insurance companies, following up on unpaid claims, processing patient payments and maintaining accurate billing records, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for medical services. 

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge normally acquired through high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in medical billing including medical terminology, procedural coding, diagnostic coding, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Medicare/Medicaid/HNO/PPO claims processing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Experience in medical insurance billing and claims follow-up

-Experience in understanding payor explanation fo benefit forms

-Experience with ICD-10, CPT and HCPC coding

-Excellent communication and computer skills, including proper grammar and spelling and phone etiquette, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products e.g., Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint

-Ability to multi-task and priority task identification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

www.healthcare.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.