Busy moms can find a work-at-home job in health care.
Work-at-home health care jobs are one option for busy moms or those who have experience in the health care industry. Those who have experience can decide to work for a physician or open their own business in medical transcription, medical billing or medical underwriting. If you are without experience, you can train or earn a post-secondary education in any of the mentioned careers. With a stay-at-home medical career, you may be able to set your own hours and have more time for your family and other obligations.
Medical Billing
The responsibility of a medical biller is to accurately enter charges, process claims and respond to health insurance companies. These workers may telecommute from home for a physician’s office or hospital. Other responsibilities include auditing, assigning diagnostic codes to procedures and diagnoses, bookkeeping and typing correspondence and other documents. Medical billers have to communicate with patients, health insurance companies and other billing offices by telephone, fax or email. They may work up to 40 hours a week or more, typically from Monday through Friday. There are no formal educational requirements for medical billers, although most employers prefer those with a bachelor's or associate degree.
Medical Transcription
A medical transcriptionist listens to dictated recordings by physicians and health care providers and transcribes them into reports, letters and other administrative materials. They listen to these recordings on a headset while using a foot pedal to pause the recordings. The documents they transcribe include medical history and physical examination reports, operative reports, progress notes and referral letters. Other responsibilities include scheduling appointments and answering the telephone. Medical transcriptionists may telecommute from home-based offices, in which they work for physicians, government medical facilities, laboratories or transcription services. Those who are experienced can work at home as a medical transcriptionist. A one-year certificate or two-year degree is required for the field, along with writing, typing and computer skills.
Medical Underwriting
Most medical underwriters work in a home or regional branch office, but may have to travel to meet with physicians and other health care providers, according to the College Grad website. They have the responsibility of approving or denying applications for health insurance. Before approving the applications, underwriters must evaluate the applications while following specific guidelines regarding an applicant's medical condition that the health insurance may not cover. For entry-level medical underwriting jobs, employers prefer those who have a degree in business administration, finance or accounting. However, a bachelor’s degree in almost any field is enough to satisfy the job requirements.
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