Salary Range: $20.00 - 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person