Salary: $24.00 + DOE
This position is responsible for a variety of medical billing processes, to include but not limited to, posting of patient and third-party payments, generation of reports, responding to questions concerning patient accounts, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
One-year recent experience in office or accounting setting.
Essential Functions:
- Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Remain at work for their entire work schedule.
- Processes patient payments and third-party explanation of benefit statements.
- Determines and processes patient fee adjustments.
- Runs and verifies Daily Close/End of Day reports and the rebill third-party reports.
- Submits secondary third-party billings.
- Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.
- Assists with reviewing patient fee slips for accuracy and completeness in coding and charging.
- Maintains patient accounts and billing files.
- Assists with collection activities.
- Prints and mails collection notification letters.
- Maintains collection accounts.
- Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.
- Monitors patient account receivables and identifies and refers delinquent accounts.
- Completes training requirements to become a Certified Application Counselor and identifies uninsured patients and assists with insurance enrollment.
- Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Complies with centers policies and procedures.
- Utilizes specialized office equipment.
- Participates in meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technically proficient computer skills.
Thorough knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.