Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job description:
Mount Pleasant, SC $20–$25 per hour
Full-Time | No Weekends
Our growing ophthalmology retina practice in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Medical Biller & Coder to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with ophthalmology or optometric billing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and takes pride in accuracy and organization.
You will play an important role in the financial health of the practice by ensuring accurate coding, timely claims submission, and effective insurance follow-up. This position offers stable hours, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to expand your skills in a physician-led specialty practice.
Experience with Athena Practice Management System is preferred.
Responsibilities
Insurance & Payer Knowledge
Understand insurance policy guidelines including COB, referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance portals
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer billing rules and regulations
Communicate with insurance companies to resolve claim issues
Charge Entry & Coding
Accurate charge entry and data entry
Apply appropriate ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
Maintain compliance with current coding initiatives and payer policies
Claims Processing
Submit electronic and paper claims
Review and follow up on denied, incorrect, or unpaid claims
Submit corrected claims, reconsiderations, and appeals
Accounts & Reporting
Work insurance and patient delinquent accounts
Monitor aging reports
Assist in creating or using daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports
Customer Service & Team Support
Answer billing questions from patients, team members, and insurance companies
Maintain professional communication with patients and staff
Assist with front desk responsibilities or workflow support when needed
Qualifications
1+ year ophthalmology or medical billing experience preferred
Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and insurance billing procedures
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers
Experience using Athena Practice Management System preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Reliable transportation
Flexible team player willing to assist where needed
Compensation
$20–$25/hour depending on experience
Opportunities for performance-based pay increases and skill development
Benefits
Monday through Friday schedule
No weekends
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Simple IRA with 3% employer match
Profit sharing opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Uniforms provided
Free lunches provided in the office
Supportive small team environment
Schedule
Full-time preferred (5 days/week).
Location
Mount Pleasant, SC
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Do you have ophthalmology or optometry billing experience?
How many years of medical billing experience do you have?
How comfortable are you with CPT and ICD-10 coding?
Have you used Athena Practice Management System before?
Work Location: In person