Billing Clerk (71041)

PRESTERA CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join their team. This entry-level position involves performing essential billing functions, including submitting claims, resolving rejections, and ensuring timely communication with consumers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the billing process in the healthcare sector, ensuring that all services provided are accurately documented and billed. This is a great opportunity to start your career in accounting within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience preferred in billing or accounting.
• Must maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Submits claims in all formats and resolves billing issues.
• Utilizes EHR to check claim status and ensures clean claims.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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Summary Of Job Function

Performs billing functions related to payer sources from review and submission of claims to resolving claim rejections. Works with administrative team to assure that all services provided and documented are billed and collected.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Essential Functions

• Submits claims in all formats; electronic, paper, and consumer statements.
• Researches and resolves issues with claim rejections and other billing issues.
• Performs electronic and manual posting of both insurance and consumer payments/adjustments.
• Reviews charges prior to submission to ensure clean claims.
• Processes billing for assigned payer sources.
• Responds to all forms of communication (IM, telephone, email) within a timely fashion.
• Responds to consumer questions regarding their account in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to its optimal ability by running reports to check claim status, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Education, Certification/License, and/or Experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must attain/maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have knowledge of office procedures and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and possess the ability to learn and use additional computer programs. Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and produce accurate work despite frequent interruptions. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Physical & Mental Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical And Mental Requirements

Physical Demands

• Continuous Over 70%
• Frequent 40%-69%
• Occasional 15%-39%
• Rarely Up to 15%

Standing, Sitting, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Crouching, Pushing/Pulling, Carrying, Lifting/Lowering 1-15 lbs., 15-30 lbs., 30-50 lbs., Over 50 lbs., Fine Hand/Eye Coordination, Color Discrimination, Hearing and Visual Acuity, Body Fluid Exposure.

Mental Demands

• Continuous Over 70%
• Frequent 40%-69%
• Occasional 15%-39%
• Rarely Up to 15%

Concentration on detail, attention span of 1+ hours on a task, ability to remember multiple tasks, oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Other

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care