Medical Claims/Billing Clerk

Madison Approach

Ossining, NY

$22 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Position Title: Medical Claims/Billing Office Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail oriented person with a minimum of one year experience as a Medical Claims Office Assistant, preferably with experience in medical claims processing for a full-time position (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm). This position will provide support to claims staff in managing claims, mail, telephones, and filing of and will support Supervisor and Director in routine office tasks.

This is a long-term temporary position. Location: Ossining, NY. This position is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

Open, sort and batch/organize all claims
Handle routine office tasks including drafting and disseminating memos, tracking data, filing documents and maintaining files to insure accurate records and support of office operations.
Receives and screens inquiries via the telephone, mail tasks, and from visitors. Provides member benefits and claims status, Takes detailed messages for staff as needed.
Provide administrative support duties to Claims Supervisor and Director and other staff as needed
Order office supplies
Cross trained to provide back-up on transfer of data from paper claims into computer software
Cross-trained to examine and process clean medical claims
Make calls to providers seeking additional claims information

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
1 to 3 years documented claims processing experience preferably in a healthcare environment
Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD9/ICD10, CPT, HCPCS, ADA, HCFA/CMS-1500/UB-04 forms
Working knowledge, compliance and understanding of HIPAA guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of medical insurance, medical terminology and familiarity with various health claims and related correspondence to enable cross-training in claims processing.
Dynamic, self-starter able to work in a highly accurate, independent and efficient manner
Excellent organization and problem solving skills
Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, listening and written) and be able to provide excellent customer service.
Data entry skills and experience using various software programs with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Outlook and Excel