Billing Clerk I

Interior Community Health Center; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Community Health Center is seeking a diligent medical billing clerk to handle patient and third-party payments, reports, and account inquiries. The role emphasizes accuracy in coding, timely follow-ups, and effective communication with patients and insurers.

Ideal candidates bring at least a year in an office or accounting setting, with strong computer skills and a detail-oriented mindset. The position involves standard clerical duties and ongoing process improvements within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One-year recent experience in office or accounting setting.

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

Technically proficient

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Office equipment ( copier, fax, printer )

Job description

This position is responsible for a variety of medical billing processes, to include but not limited to, posting of patient and third-party payments, generation of reports, responding to questions concerning patient accounts, etc.

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.