Billing Clerk
CareSTL Health
Saint Louis, MO
- Full-Time
Job Description
Carestl. is seeking a full-time Billing Clerk responsible for billing duties which includes posting charges, follow-up on claims and assisting patients with billing questions.
Duties:
- Verifies Medicaid/Medicare/GWTBH insurance coverage
- Verifies and documents third-party coverage
- Establishes patient payment plans as necessary
- Answers patient calls regarding balance inquiries
- Meets with patients to discuss outstanding balances/disputed services or charges
- Refers patients to appropriate resources to apply for alternative methods of funding
- Posts charges that have appropriate charting details
- Assists in the obtaining of referrals/authorization
- Notifies provider of coding/billing issues
A Successful Candidate:
- Good computer skills including the use of database, word processing, and e-mail software
- Must have the ability to understand and put into practice new directives in a short period of time
- Knowledge of Third Party, Medicare and Medicaid payers required
- Knowledge of Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Podiatry and Optometry services
- Ability to perform accurate data collection and entry on clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Ability to read and interpret billing manuals and other relevant materials
- Ability to use investigative interviewing techniques and to relate to the public
- Ability to use initiative and be flexible
- Good oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills: including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and the capability of communicating technical instructions and conducting training sessions
- Attention to details, good organizational and math skills
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Medical Coder certification from an accredited program required
- Experience: 3+ years in healthcare setting required, FQHC preferred
- Other: Must have reliable transportation.
Additional Information:
- Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Full benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be consider for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*
Address
CareSTL Health
Saint Louis, MO
63112
USA
Industry
Finance and Insurance
Posted date
18 days ago
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