Medical Billing Coder

For over 54 years, Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) has been a vibrant community health center providing high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to diverse populations regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FHCHC offers a wide range of primary and specialty care services and evidence-based programs focused on empowering patients.

This remote position in Connecticut is responsible for managing professional reimbursement programs, ensuring compliance with billing and collection rules.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing billing and computer functions such as patient and third-party billing, data entry, and posting encounters
• Following up on outstanding accounts receivable across all payers and resolving denials
• Preparing and submitting clean claims electronically or by paper
• Addressing questions from patients, staff, and insurance companies
• Identifying and resolving patient billing complaints
• Preparing, reviewing, and sending patient statements; managing correspondence
• Handling correspondence related to insurance and patient accounts to maximize payments and resolve issues
• Taking calls regarding billing and statements
• Posting patient and insurance payments
• Reviewing clinical documentation and providing coding support to clinical staff as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with experience in medical billing
• Certified professional coder (CPC AAPC) with knowledge of third-party billing, ICD and CPT codes, and billing practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience with FQHC/EPIC desirable

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with disability accommodation requirements.