Billing Clerk

UWH of Pennsylvania; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

UWH of Pennsylvania is seeking a Billing Clerk to support the Billing Department in a professional healthcare office. You will review patient balances, process statements, and communicate with patients and staff to ensure accurate billing and timely payments.

The ideal candidate has a high school education, basic computer skills, and familiarity with medical terminology; prior billing experience is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• High school education required and basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• Prior billing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews statements weekly regarding patient balances.
• Contacts patients on balances beyond 90 days.
• Processes past due statements to the collection agency.
• Answers calls in the Billing Department, assisting staff and patients.
• Provides consistent professional customer service to all requesters.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

SUMMARY:The Billing Clerk is a supportive position to the Billing Department, providing administrative and supportive services to the Billing Department, Providers, staff, and patients. This position reports to the Finance Supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reviews statements weekly regarding patient balances.Contacts patients on any balances beyond 90 days.Processes past due statements to the collection agencyAnswer calls in the Billing Department, assisting staff as well as patients.Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.Other duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES:Basic typing and keyboarding skillsExcellent communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailDemonstrates flexibility by adapting to new and changing situations and duties in order to accommodate patient needs effectivelyExercise judgment and makes decisionsAbility to prioritize responsibilitiesRequires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearanceMust be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peersSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.Occupational Exposure:Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.Other: Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting up to 10 pounds, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 40 hours per day, 5 days per week.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must have at least a high school education and possess basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Prior billing experience is a plus.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must have at least a high school education and possess basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Prior billing experience is a plus.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.