AR Clerk - Hospital

Northwell•Village of New Hyde Park, NY

7d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The AR Clerk performs duties related to hospital billing and collections. The role processes billing forms and itemized bills, prepares and reconciles batches, enters charges, payments, and adjustments, and pursues payments from patients and third-party carriers. It also involves verifying insurance and patient account information, preparing correspondence and bills, setting up financial agreements, referring accounts for collection, and maintaining collection records or performing cashier functions as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of billing or credit/collection procedures.
Ability to input data into a computerized system.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, CPT codes, and automated systems.

Responsibilities

Complete UBF and other billing forms.
Process itemized bills.
Prepare and enter batch totals and batch tickets; reconcile and close batches.
Request medical summaries.
Print microfiche medical charts and file them.
Input charges, payments, and adjustments into a computerized system or post them to manual records.
Pursue patients and third-party carriers for payment on hospital bills.
Prepare correspondence and bills.
Set up financial agreements with patients.
Verify insurance coverage and related data with third-party carriers.
Refer accounts for collection.
Correct carrier codes, revenue codes, patient demographics, and allowances.
Enter and verify appropriate codes and explanations in patient account systems.
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records of fees collected, as needed.
Perform cashier functions, as needed.
Perform related duties as required.