Billing Clerk - Corporate office - Bilingual preferred presso None

Billing Clerk - Corporate office - Bilingual preferred

About the Role:

The Billing Clerk plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by ensuring accurate and timely billing processes for medical services rendered. This position is responsible for assisting in accounts receivable, processing invoices, and handling insurance claims and mail to facilitate smooth financial operations within the organization. The Billing Clerk will work closely with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure that payments are collected efficiently. By maintaining meticulous records and utilizing electronic billing systems, the Billing Clerk contributes to the overall financial health of the healthcare facility. Ultimately, this role supports the organization's mission to provide quality care by ensuring that financial transactions are handled with precision and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in medical billing or a related field.
• Familiarity with electronic billing systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific healthcare billing software (e.g., ModMed, SIS, InSync, Jopari).

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and insurance policies.

• Accurate and efficient in data entry skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Open, sort, distribute mail daily to appropriate staff or departments.
• Handle and scan incoming and outgoing billing-related mail (e.g., EOBs, denials, patient statements).

• Respond to billing inquiries from patients, insurance carriers, and daily reconciliation of payment batches .

• Maintain and update patient billing records and ensure documentation is complete and accurate. 

• Review and assist with preparing patient delinquent accounts and collections.

• Communicate any patient account issues to management. 

• Occasional travel to the post office or Precision clinic offices.

• Check designated voicemail throughout the day.

Skills:

The required skills in medical billing and electronic billing are essential for the daily processing of invoices and payments, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately. Proficiency in accounts receivable management allows the Billing Clerk to track outstanding payments and follow up with patients and insurers as needed. Attention to detail is paramount, as the Billing Clerk must ensure that all billing records are meticulously maintained to prevent errors that could lead to financial discrepancies. Additionally, strong communication skills are necessary for effectively liaising with patients and insurance representatives to resolve any billing issues that may arise.