Billing Clerk I

Salary Range: $20.00 to $22.52 Hourly

Summary:

The Billing Clerk I must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritize, organize, trouble shoot and problem solve. They must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Maintain a professional demeanor with all patients to comply with patient confidentiality (HIPPA) as well as other department managers and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update pay codes.
• Interviews patients to determine their pay code.
• For patients without medical insurance, analyses income and family date to determine eligibility for sliding fee scale.
• Verifies insurance coverage of patient who claims to have private insurance coverage.
• Explains to patients or responsible relatives, the Health Center’s billing policy and the patient’s responsibility for paying their bills.
• Furnishes patients with appropriate “Patient Responsibility” forms, for signature.
• Informs billing clerk of any changes in patient’s medical chart and the date of the next re-screening.
• Assists cashier with data entry of charges and payments of visit.
• Actively participates in the Quality Management Program.
• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritize, organize, trouble shoot and problem solve.
• They must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with all patients to comply with patient confidentiality (HIPPA) as well as other department managers and staff.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledgeable with current ICD 10, CPT Codes & HCPCS
• Must have reliable transportation to commute from clinic locations at any given time during the day to cover the floor or attend meeting and in-service trainings.
• Must be willing to close the Cashier work station every other day until the last patient is seen by the provider. (Floor schedule will be provided 3 weeks in advance).
• Must work every other Saturday a full 8 hour shift and some Holidays.