Clinic Front Desk & Billing Specialist

Baton-Rouge-Genera; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a full-time Administrative Clerk to support patient operations in a clinic setting. You will greet visitors, schedule appointments, handle billing, and maintain patient charts and documentation with HIPAA compliance.

The role requires attention to detail and accurate data entry, plus experience with clinic billing and scheduling. Hours include 7:30AM–5:00PM Monday to Thursday and 7:45AM–12:00PM Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; post-high school vocational or specialized training encouraged.
• Experience with billing, scheduling and general office duties in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple administrative and clerical duties in a clinical setting to support smooth patient operations and optimal clinic flow.
• Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and schedule patient appointments using the clinic's computer system.
• Coordinate transportation needs and communicate special patient requirements with appropriate staff.
• Manage patient charts and documentation: enter patient charges accurately, maintain files, fax, mail, and file necessary materials.
• Support billing operations: identify required billing information, complete and submit insurance claims with accuracy, manage account balances and documentation updates.
• Review and resolve billing discrepancies, complete rebilling requests, and maintain records of actions taken.
• Prepare daily reports and monitor account statuses to ensure timely billing and follow-up.
• Collaborate with medical records and administrative teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Data entry

Ten-key by touch

HIPAA knowledge

Scheduling

Billing

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training encouraged

Job description

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a full-time Administrative Clerk to support patient operations in a clinic setting. You will greet visitors, schedule appointments, handle billing, and maintain patient charts and documentation with HIPAA compliance.

The role requires attention to detail and accurate data entry, plus experience with clinic billing and scheduling. Hours include 7:30AM–5:00PM Monday to Thursday and 7:45AM–12:00PM Friday.