Billing Clerk
About The Position
Primary job function is to work as part of the patient care team in providing high quality, efficient and service oriented patient care demonstrating the health center’s core values. Under the direct supervision of the Revenue Cycle Manager, the Billing Clerk is responsible for capturing all medical, behavioral health, and dental clinic encounters; submitting claims associated with the billable programs and for reconciling those claims with the program’s explanations of benefits. The Billing Clerk is charged with supporting health center staff in appropriately educating and referring patients to wellness, health care and financial assistance resources. The Billing Clerk is responsible with performing various administrative duties in support of Camino Health Center’s Management Team and Patient Services Representatives.
Requirements
- Work collaboratively with people of all ages, social, and ethnic backgrounds
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Basic time management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast passed environment
- Basic oral and written communication; basic math skills
- Proficient in using computer and office equipment
- Ability to convey a sense of confidence and trust to all patients
- Ability to relate well to other health professionals and support staff
- Ability to carry out administrative and patient support services and consultative responsibilities as required
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Assertive communication style and ability to work independently with diverse client base
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Able to work at various health center locations and outreach sites
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- strong interpersonal communication skills
- knowledge of medical terminology including ICD-10 coding
- Must have reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- FQHC billing experience and experience using a practice management system
- Medical billing and coding certificate
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all encounters are complete and accurately captured in the practice management system within established time frame.
- Ensures proper coding of diagnosis, procedures, and services per applicable third party requirements.
- Reviews charge history for each visit.
- Makes sure that all patient demographic and insurance information is captured and entered accurately.
- Responsible for accurate completion of insurance verification for all visits.
- Accurately prepare all claims for submission.
- Completes timely submission of all claims utilizing electronic and manual billing processes for all revenue sources.
- Ensures all month-end close deadlines are met.
- Reviews and correct edited claims/denials and re-bill or re-submit for payment.
- Responsible for accurately posting all billing activity into the health center’s practice management system.
- Provides coverage for billing phone lines
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security
- Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations
- Knowledge of, observes, and complies with clinic safety policies and emergency procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
