Medical Coder/Insurance Clerk 26-4-3
Position Overview
This position is to interface between the Health Department and insurance companies from whom reimbursement is sought for treating patients. This requires knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines or classification, CPT codes, medical terminology and anatomy & physiology. Assists with a variety of billing and data entry work involving insurance claims and patient payments; performs general office duties; prepares billings for patients and insurance companies; maintains HIPAA compliance. Serves as the Receptionist back up. Assists clients with making appointments, collecting fees, completing paperwork and providing general information about Health Department Programs. Enters client information in database and maintains records. Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Department Director.
Responsibilities
- Processing and submitting insurance claims
- Processing payments from patients and insurance companies
- Maintains insurance contracts and CMS compliance
- Greets and assists clients
- Answers and directs phone calls
- Makes appointments and collects fees
- Operates office equipment
- Typing and other clerical duties as assigned
- Greets and assists clients, answers and direct phone calls, make appointments and collects fees, operates office equipment. Typing and other clerical duties as assigned.
- Enters client information in database and maintains records
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Insurance billing practices
- Knowledge of customer service principals
- Basic office and organizational skills
- Skills in data entry
- Skills in operating office machines
- Exceptional communication skills
- Skills in maintaining multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills
- Knowledge of County Personnel Rules
- Knowledge of form requirements, county policies and departmental policies
Human Relations
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with county officials, administration, fellow employees, patients, family members, other public services, hospital staff, and the public.
Environmental Demands
- Work is performed in an office
- Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds