Billing Clerk

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.*