Medical Billing Assistant

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Ensure proper processing of health-related transactions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health-related transaction processing, medical billing, and coding, while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and responding to inquiries regarding patient accounts and insurance coverage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Billing And Coding CertificationHealth-Related Transaction ProcessingCustomer Service ExperienceRecord MaintenanceDatabase Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Medical BillingPayment CalculationFile MaintenanceDetailed Work PerformanceInsurance Form Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer Service SkillsAbility To Handle InquiriesProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Database ApplicationsWord Processing ApplicationsSpreadsheet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Billing And Coding Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient AccountsMedicareMedical Insurance CoverageSurgical Case Scheduling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure proper processing of health-related transactions
Calculate payments
Update and maintain files and records
Provide suggestions to improve existing policies and procedures
Handle inquiries requiring additional investigation and/or specialized knowledge
Schedule surgical cases for the operating room
Research and respond to routine inquiries
Provide information regarding patient accounts, fees, Medicare and medical insurance coverage, charges, and insurance forms

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of related billing experience
Experience providing customer service
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to perform detailed work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with basic database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
Medical billing and coding certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base hourly pay of USD $38.358
Union-represented position under Local 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)
Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus initiatives and carbon-neutrality commitment