Billing /Documentation Clerk

Lahealthandrehab; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Health and Rehab Options is seeking a Billing and Documentation Clerk to join our office team in Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on medical billing, documentation, and ensuring accurate submission of claims.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of billing experience, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset. You will interface with leadership and support day-to-day office operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical billing experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical billing and collections.
• Process electronic billing submissions.
• Maintain knowledge of business office procedures.
• Follow basic medical coding and third party operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, employees, vendors, and the public.

Skills

Medical billing

Electronic billing

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Billing software

Job description

LA Health and Rehab Options has an opening for a Billing and Documentation Clerk. We are looking for a highly motivated person with prior experience in medical billing. This position interface regularly with the leadership of the organization and report to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of medical billing/ collections practices
• Knowledge of electronic billing
• Knowledge of business office procedures and etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third party operating procedures and practices
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients ,employees, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 year of experience
• Strong communication and customer services skills