Billing Clerk I

interiorhealthalaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health Alaska is seeking a billing-focused professional in Fairbanks to manage patient accounts, payments, and insurance-related tasks within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include processing charges, handling third-party claims, and supporting collections while upholding quality and compliance standards. This role requires basic accounting experience and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Technically proficient computer skills.
• Thorough knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working.
• Processes patient payments and third-party explanation of benefit statements.
• Determines and processes patient fee adjustments.
• Runs and verifies Daily Close/End of Day reports and the rebill third-party reports.
• Submits secondary third-party billings.
• Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.
• Maintains patient accounts and billing files.
• Assists with collection activities.
• Prints and mails collection notification letters.
• Maintains collection accounts.
• Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.
• Monitors patient account receivables and identifies and refers delinquent accounts.
• Completes training requirements to become a Certified Application Counselor and identifies uninsured patients and assists with insurance enrollment.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Complies with center’s policies and procedures.
• Utilizes specialized office equipment.
• Participates in meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Office equipment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

One-year recent experience in office or accounting setting.

Essential Functions:

1. Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Remain at work for their entire work schedule.


2. Processes patient payments and third-party explanation of benefit statements.


3. Determines and processes patient fee adjustments.


4. Runs and verifies Daily Close/End of Day reports and the rebill third-party reports.


5. Submits secondary third-party billings.


6. Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.


7. Assists with reviewing patient fee slips for accuracy and completeness in coding and charging.


8. Maintains patient accounts and billing files.


9. Assists with collection activities.


10. Prints and mails collection notification letters.


11. Maintains collection accounts.


12. Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.


13. Monitors patient account receivables and identifies and refers delinquent accounts.


14. Completes training requirements to become a Certified Application Counselor and identifies uninsured patients and assists with insurance enrollment.


15. Processes incoming and outgoing mail.


16. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.


17. Complies with center’s policies and procedures.


18. Utilizes specialized office equipment.


19. Participates in meetings.


20. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technically proficient computer skills.

Thorough knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.