Billing Clerk

UWH of Pennsylvania • Doylestown Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Clerk is a supportive position to the Billing Department, providing administrative and supportive services to the Billing Department, Providers, staff, and patients. This position reports to the Finance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reviews statements weekly regarding patient balances. Contacts patients on any balances beyond 90 days. Processes past due statements to the collection agency Answer calls in the Billing Department, assisting staff as well as patients. Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic typing and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to new and changing situations and duties in order to accommodate patient needs effectively
• Exercise judgment and makes decisions
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peers
• Must have at least a high school education
• Possess basic computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• Prior billing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews statements weekly regarding patient balances.
• Contacts patients on any balances beyond 90 days.
• Processes past due statements to the collection agency
• Answer calls in the Billing Department, assisting staff as well as patients.
• Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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