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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Medical Biller to manage high-volume coding and billing work queues within Athena and Epic environments. The position involves facilitating first-pass resolution of claims, reviewing and resolving coding-related denials, and acting as a subject matter expert for billing and coding inquiries, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Manage high-volume coding and billing work queues within Athena and Epic environments, adhering to strict productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Facilitate first-pass resolution by ensuring all claims are billed accurately and timely; identify and route documentation gaps for provider clarification.
• Review and resolve coding-related denials, medical necessity challenges, and payer rejections to reduce rework and support prompt reimbursement.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal inquiries regarding billing and coding pathways and escalation protocols.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to payer policies, federal/state regulatory requirements, and internal standard operating procedures.
• Stay informed on annual coding updates and payer policy shifts; participate in quality initiatives and team-wide training sessions.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional medical billing and/or coding experience.
• Direct experience navigating Athena and Epic billing workflows.
• Experience within a multi-specialty or multi-site healthcare environment.
• Proven track record in denial resolution and claim follow-up (preferred).

Experience

2–4 years of professional medical billing and/or coding experience in relevant field.

Skills

• Expertise in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding standards and payer-specific requirements.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage independent workloads in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and first-pass resolution.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration and provider feedback.

Schedule / Shift

M-F, 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.