Full-Time
Medical Coder and Insurance Coordinator
Via Medica Intl
No salary listed
Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
In Person
On-site at the university clinic; rotational day and night shifts.
Bachelor's, Certification
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Infection Control
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Nursing, Pharmacy, or another relevant healthcare discipline is required.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Medical Coder within a hospital, healthcare facility, or occupational health clinic is required.
- Valid AAPC certification, such as CPC, is mandatory.
- Certification in ICD-10-AM medical coding is required.
- Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Infection Control certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of UAE health insurance regulations and claims processes is required.
- Hands-on experience with eClaimLink, Daman, Thiqa, and other Abu Dhabi insurance platforms is required.
- Experience using Electronic Health Record or Electronic Medical Record systems is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook, is required.
- The candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Responsibilities
- Assign accurate medical codes using ICD-10-AM, Current Procedural Terminology, and other applicable healthcare coding standards.
- Prepare, submit, monitor, and follow up on insurance claims through eClaimLink, Daman, Thiqa, and other approved Abu Dhabi insurance providers.
- Coordinate with insurance companies regarding claim approvals, rejections, resubmissions, and reimbursement status.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical billing records and Electronic Health Records.
- Liaise with physicians, nurses, reception staff, and other clinic personnel to ensure complete and accurate clinical documentation.
- Review documentation to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with insurance requirements.
- Assist in applying for insurance network participation when required.
- Generate periodic medical coding, billing, insurance, and operational reports for clinic leadership and the Corporate HSE, HR, and Finance Departments.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, UAE Ministry of Health, NRC/IAEA requirements where applicable, internal corporate policies, and healthcare protocols.
- Support internal quality audits and external regulatory inspections by maintaining accurate documentation and records.
- Identify coding and billing discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to improve claim acceptance and revenue cycle efficiency.
- Maintain professional, confidential, and ethical conduct.