Billing Clerk - Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Orange, NJ

Nirvana Healthcare Management Services•Orange, NJ

5d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Clerk will be responsible for managing patient accounts, inputting patient information, and maintaining up-to-date records using computer software. This role involves performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and sorting mail. The Billing Clerk must follow work procedures methodically, ensuring compliance with practice rules, regulations, and state and federal laws. A key aspect of this role is meticulously handling patient records, accounts, and payments while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
Basic mathematical skills.
Excellent communication skills to deal with medical insurance companies and to explain financial matters to patients and staff.
Above-average organizational skills to be able to locate files or patient records speedily.
Attention to detail to maintain patient records proficiently and to check that the accounts have been entered accurately.
The ability to process cash or credit card payments.
Knowledge of medical coding procedures.

Nice To Haves

Professional biller certification may be preferred but not required
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Managing patient accounts.
Inputting patient information and maintaining up-to-date records of patient data using computer software.
Performing administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, opening and sorting incoming mail.
Following work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the practice as well as state and federal laws.
Ensuring that patient records, accounts, and payments are meticulously handled.
Keeping all patient records confidential.