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Fulltime Optum Medical Coding Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Scheduler

Wichita, KS · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Overview The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full -time , on-site Scheduler to join our ... Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with ICD10 codes is preferred. * Possesses strong ...

Scheduler

Wichita, KS · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Overview The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full -time , on-site Scheduler to join our ... Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with ICD10 codes is preferred. * Possesses strong ...

Scheduler

Parsons, KS · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Overview The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full -time , on-site Scheduler to join our ... Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with ICD10 codes is preferred. * Possesses strong ...

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What is the difference between Fulltime Optum Medical Coding vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectFulltime Optum Medical CodingMedical Billing Specialist
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Generally no coding certifications required, focus on billing and claims processing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, remote or onsite coding departmentsMedical offices, billing companies, remote or onsite billing departments
Job FocusAssigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses and proceduresPreparing and submitting insurance claims, managing billing processes
Industry UsageWidely used in healthcare organizations, insurance companiesCommon in healthcare practices, billing companies, insurance providers

Fulltime Optum Medical Coding involves assigning precise medical codes based on patient records, requiring coding certifications. Medical Billing Specialists focus on submitting claims and managing payments, often with less emphasis on coding certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management but differ in daily tasks and certification requirements.

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Front Desk Receptionist/Medical Assistant

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$39K - $46K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist to work at the clinic located in Overland Park, KS.

This Assistant’s responsibilities include all duties related to the front-desk and some back-office. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.

Front Office Responsibilities:

1) Filing of all scanned paperwork daily

2) Fax clinic schedules to physicians for next clinic day.

3) Prepare travel chart weekly

4) Open and distribute mail, daily

5) Print schedule for following clinic day. Verity that all progress notes and super-bills are attached

6) Order office supplies

7) Answer telephone calls, including closed offices at different locations

8) Page on consultations to physicians. Page should include consult, hospital, patient name, room number, referring physician, and hospital phone number with appropriate extension

9) Make appointments for new and existing patients according to set guidelines. If patient is new, directions should be given

10) Handle and process billing information daily

11) Handle and process dictation, letters, and physician orders daily

12) Register patients, enter and/or update patient demographics, make copies of vital information

13) Collect co-payments and past due balances from patients at check-in/check-out desk

14) Coordinate and process referral information for managed care patients

15) Process medical records requests

16) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

17) Obtain laboratory specimens as requested, completing lab requisitions and preparing samples for pick-up by lab. Document same in Medical Record

18) Ensure superbills are completed at visit end, including, visit code, diagnoses and all labs ordered

Back Office Responsibilities:

1) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

2) Stock exam rooms with supplies each morning, clean rooms between patients

3) Maintain inventory of medical supplies, completing requisitions (order forms) in a timely manner to ensure supplies are not depleted

4) Other tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

  • Must have at least (1) one year of clinical practice experience, preferably in an office setting
  • Must be comfortable with back office responsibilities
  • High school Education or equivalent
  • Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary

  • $39,000-$46,000 ($19/hour + monthly bonus)