Data Entry Billing Clerk

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

5d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Entry Billing Clerk accurately transcribes and/or verifies information from documents such as encounters, referrals, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the Center’s main computer system. The role supports Ryan Network’s mission and goals and may be assigned other data-processing and billing tasks as needed. The employee must be familiar with data correction, deletion, and control techniques. The position processes charges and encounters through the Center’s E Clinical Works/Practice Management System, verifies insurance information, and supports timely claim submission. It also involves following up on missing documentation or codes, coordinating required co-signatures, operating office equipment, and keeping the supervisor informed about workload status. The role requires professional and respectful interaction with patients, supervisors, and coworkers. Work is primarily in an ambulatory primary care setting, where individuals’ behavior may be unpredictable and acute or chronic contagious infectious diseases may be present. Adequate preparation and precautions are necessary. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and occasionally to move about the office and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of and/or experience with insurance verification and billing policies and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple responsibilities.
Professional, courteous, and respectful approach to customer service and interactions with others.
Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, seek opinions and feedback, and provide feedback tactfully and respectfully.

Responsibilities

Create and/or verify charges from the EHR in the Center’s E Clinical Works/Practice Management System based on locked EHR procedure codes.
Process electronic encounters and/or electronic claims into the appropriate categories before claim submission.
Monitor open encounters daily.
Batch and submit claims to the appropriate insurance providers.
Keep the supervisor informed about workload status to support timely completion.
Review EHR records and follow up on missing scanned consent forms, practitioner signatures, diagnoses, or CPT codes.
Obtain co-signatures for non-credentialed providers.
Operate office machines, including Xerox equipment and a stamp machine.
Verify insurance information; review and correct errors; and resubmit claims using the Center’s E Clinical Works/Practice Management System.
Perform other data-processing or billing tasks as assigned or required.
Immediately report problems or unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude when dealing with patients, the supervisor, and other employees.