Baylor University is seeking a Medical Billing Assistant to support the financial operations of the Baylor University Health Center by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing for clinical services. This role collaborates with healthcare providers, insurance payers, students, and university departments to manage claims, resolve billing issues, and support a positive patient experience in a student-focused healthcare setting.
Responsibilities include preparing, posting, and following up on insurance claims for medical services including primary care, physical therapy, mental health, and nutrition; verifying insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorizations; accurately coding diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes; posting payments, adjustments, and denials; investigating and appealing denied or underpaid claims; responding to billing inquiries; maintaining compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and payer requirements; collaborating with clinical staff for documentation accuracy; generating billing reports; supporting student-friendly billing practices and insurance education; performing credentialing with providers and payers; assisting with addition of new payers; and other duties as assigned.
Baylor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and retirement contributions. This position is eligible for remote work.
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of two years relevant work experience required; four years preferred
- Knowledge of medical billing processes and insurance claims management
- Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Ability to comply with university policies and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Authorized to work full-time in the United States
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous time off
- Tuition remission
- Automatic retirement contributions
- Remote work eligibility
- Supportive campus community
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago