Billing Clerk - Mental Health 109

Telecare Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in Long Beach, CA seeks a Billing Clerk to perform a range of clerical tasks within the Business Office, focusing on billing and collections. The role requires accuracy in recordkeeping and strong communication with clients and payers.

Starting wage is $23.00/hour with full-time daytime shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday). Requires 1 year of office experience, HS diploma or GED, and DOJ clearance; union considerations apply by location.

Qualifications

• One year of general office experience required.
• High School graduation or GED required.
• Typing 50 words per minute and 10-key by touch.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills; English reading/writing.
• Willingness to work with mentally impaired adults; DOJ clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Handle billing and collection activities within the Business Office.
• Maintain central files of Health Benefit eligibility verification for current and discharged clients.
• Route Health Benefit verification as requested; assist with private insurance billing and delinquent payer contact.
• Assist Business Office Manager with billing, insurance billing, and related phone and mail tasks.
• Liaise with Medi-Cal on field office nurse tasks; prepare TARs and locate health records; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

10-key by touch

Public relations

Communication skills

Reading & writing English

Willingness to work with mentally Imp.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older.

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Billing Clerk performs a variety of clerical tasks within the Business Office, including billing and collection activities. Incumbent must maintain accurate and detailed records.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage is $23.00. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of general office experience is required. High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is also required. Necessary skills include the ability to type 50 words per minute, 10 key experience and excellent public relations and communication skills. The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial, as is the willingness to work mentally impaired adults. Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
• Performs billing activities, including:
  • Maintaining the central files of Health Benefit eligibility verification for all current and discharged clients.
  • Routing Health Benefit verification as requested.
  • Assisting the Business Office Manager with private insurance billing; including telephone calls to delinquent payers, mailing bills and computer input.
• Acts as liaison with Medi-Cal on field office nurse, preparing TARs, locating health records and other related duties.
• Handles various tasks for corporate office, forwarding census and client liability information.
• Responsible for distributing and recording patient banking activities.
• Assists with eligibility determination.
• Assists Business