Medical Billing Clerk

About the role

We are offering a contract-to-hire opportunity for a Medical Billing Clerk in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves the critical task of handling medical billing operations in a healthcare setting, including reviewing contracts, managing billing procedures, reconciling accounts, and assisting in collections.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical contracts to ensure accurate billing.
• Execute billing procedures, ensuring all bills are sent out timely and accurately.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure all payments are accurate and complete.
• Assist in collections, contacting patients or insurance companies for overdue payments.
• Utilize various accounting software systems to manage billing functions.
• Operate Microsoft Excel to maintain records and process transactions.
• Administer claim administration tasks to ensure all claims are processed correctly.
• Provide excellent customer service by resolving customer inquiries and issues.
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Perform accounting functions as required to maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical Billing Clerk role or similar.
• Familiarity with Billing Functions is a prerequisite.
• Ability to handle Claim Administration tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of Collection Processes is necessary.
• Must have strong Customer Service skills.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Experience in billing in AHCCCS and CalAim (open to training on CalAim).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.