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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Medical Biller/Coder to join a newly structured department. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a proven background in surgical medical billing, claims processing, AR follow-up, or surgical denial management to gain hands-on clinical coding skills through direct training. The primary goal is to support the revenue cycle by accurately identifying and assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes for complex surgical specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Chart Analysis: Review and analyze detailed operative reports, surgical notes, and clinical procedures.
• Code Assignment: Learn to accurately identify and assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for complex surgical specialties (e.g., general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, OB/GYN, and urology).
• Revenue Cycle Support: Handle medical billing tasks, claims processing, and accounts receivable (AR) follow-up as needed during the initial onboarding and training phase.
• Continuous Learning: Participate actively in hands-on training sessions and ask clarifying questions to master complex clinical documentation.
• Collaboration: Partner with department leads to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and optimized revenue cycle performance.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of medical terminology, basic coding concepts, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong work ethic, high coachability, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential (preferred), or actively studying to take the CPC exam.
• Prior experience reading or analyzing complex operative and surgical reports (preferred).
• Previous employment within surgical specialty physician groups or outpatient surgical centers (preferred).

Experience

• Proven background in surgical medical billing, claims processing, AR follow-up, or surgical denial management.

Skills

• Medical terminology
• Basic coding concepts
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• High coachability
• Growth-oriented mindset

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
• Overtime available as needed.
• This role will start as remote, with a willingness to transition to a hybrid schedule.

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.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*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.