Medical Biller Jobs

The Billing Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate billing activities, including interactions with third party payers and patients and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Billing Clerk include the following: 1. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer. 2. Verify current coverage with third party payers, and obtain authorizations as needed. 3. Maintain current coverage status information on an ongoing basis for existing patients. 4. Submit bills for reimbursement from third party payers. 5. Submit invoices to patients for unpaid co-pay and insurance deductible amounts. 6. Resubmit rejected insurance claims. 7. Credit patient and/or insurance for overpayments and returns of equipment and supplies, and/or arrange for refunds of overpaid amounts. 8. Communicate with patients about account status, including the processing of financial hardship forms. 9. Communicate with supervisor as needed with regard to discrepancies and complaints. 10. Maintain current files and billing records, and make changes as needed so that patient information on file is accurate and complete. 11. Provide reports on billing activities as requested by supervisor. 12. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. 13. Participate in the company’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator. 14. Participate in company committees when requested. 15. Participate in education programs provided by the company. 16. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records. 2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions. 3. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records. 4. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.