Billing /Documentation Clerk

LA Health and Rehab • Baton Rouge, LA

23h

About The Position

LA Health and Rehab Options is hiring a highly motivated Billing and Documentation Clerk with prior experience in medical billing. The role regularly interfaces with the organization’s leadership and reports to the Executive Director. The position requires knowledge of medical billing and collections, electronic billing, business office procedures, basic medical coding, and third-party operating procedures. The clerk must be organized and detail-oriented, communicate effectively, provide helpful telephone service, follow instructions, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, vendors, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Prior experience in medical billing.
• Knowledge of medical billing and collections practices.
• Knowledge of electronic billing.
• Knowledge of business office procedures and etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, vendors, and the general public.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing and collections activities using medical and electronic billing practices.
• Carry out business office procedures and interact regularly with organizational leadership.
• Answer the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, vendors, and the general public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED