Patient Acct Clerk

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Processes insurance claims to third party health carriers for billing of medical services.
• Initials billing and investigation/reconciliation of problem claims.
• Filing and other clerical tasks.
• Prepares and submits claims to third party payers to obtain reimbursement.
• Enters and reconciles billing and payment data on an automated system.
• Maintains and updates receivable status of patients' accounts.
• Interacts with medical records and admitting staff for clarification of diagnosis, insurance coverage, or other details.
• Communicates with carriers and other third party payers via correspondence or phone.
• Maintains and updates files and patient records with billing information.
• Handles routine billing inquiries from patients, third party payors, and other hospital staff.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience: Billing experience preferred. Will provide training.
• Education: High school or equivalency diploma, required.
• Licenses / Certifications: Other - Possess strong communication skills, Microsoft office aptitude (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Knowledge: Strong communication skills, Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Outlook), document imaging systems, and vendor management.
• Skills: Comfortable with data entry, proficiency in oral and written communications, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to handle difficult callers professionally and compassionately.