Billing Clerk

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$25 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting Temporary Full-Time opportunity as Billing Clerk exists in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) which includes the Women’s College Hospital Academic Family Health Team (WCHAFHT), which is one of the largest Family Practice Units within the University of Toronto with over 40 Staff Physicians, 30 Residents and Fellows, and associated Healthcare Professionals and Support Staff. This position reports to the Department Head for Primary Care. Under the supervision of the Lead Billing Coordinator, the Billing Clerk supports the Family and Community Medicine Finance Business Office.

Requirements

Completion of a College Diploma
Minimum 1-2 years of OHIP billing experience
Familiarity with a variety of electronic billing programs, MOHLTC billing policies, procedures, and third-party billing (WSIB, IFH, UHIP, Insurance)
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time sensitive service requirements
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office 365, and Telus PS Suite
Excellent independent problem-solving skills.
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.
Proven attendance and punctuality.
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a Family Health Organization (FHO) Physician’s office or similar health care setting would be an asset

Responsibilities

Input billing data into TELUS PS Suite billing database
Invoicing patients and follow up of invoice payment status
Create claim submission files and submit to the MOH via MCEDT on a twice-weekly basis
Third-party billing knowledge, specifically in OHIP, WSIB, IFH, and UHIP
Process adjustments and refunds when necessary
Analyze accounts at the time of application for any missing information. Report discrepancies to the Billing Coordinator, or Physician Financial Administrator, and contact the Physician or clinic to resolve the discrepancy
Assist with month-end closing
Assist with error reports on a monthly basis
Reconcile billing remittances against claims monthly
Maintain regulations and standards affecting patient confidentiality
Assist with ongoing OHIP billing training and technical support to new and existing Secretaries
Assist with requests and inquiries from physicians, patients and the public at the business office window in a courteous and respectful manner
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.