Medical Billing Assistant II

Position Summary

This is a 12-month, full time position with benefits; This position will coordinate medical charges according to ICD 10 and billing insurance guidelines; compiles, codes, and processes medical billing data; serves as a resource to provide information regarding coding, insurance coverage and participation to staff and patients; conducts patient check out and functions as patient advocate clarifying pre-authorizations, in-network and out-of-network benefits and resolving billing and payment issues. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in medical billing including medical terminology, procedural coding, diagnostic coding, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Medicare/Medicaid/ HMO/PPO claims processing; experience with automated charge entry and accounts receivable software; experience with a variety of Employee Health Record (EHR) systems, specifically Athena; case policy adjustments; Aetna Student Insurance; Student Information System (SIS) processing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Qualifications

Completion of college coursework in health care or business-related field; certification in medical coding; excellent interpersonal skills to assist students in understanding financial obligations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

uhw.msu.edu

Summary of Health Risks

TB and Human Tissue

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends December 16, 2025, 11:55 PM