Data Entry Clerk - Billing I

Quest Diagnostics; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation and flex time

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Data Entry Clerk - Billing I to join our Clifton, NJ team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET and offers a pay range of $17.20 to $21 per hour.

Responsibilities include researching and entering missing data, handling billing issues, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while maintaining accurate records. The position supports a fast-paced billing environment and may include annual bonus eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Billing Knowledge, Billing Data Entry, Strong Customer Service Skills, and Insurance Payor Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability in using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes strong keyboard and navigation skills, troubleshooting issues and learning new computer programs.
• Maintain Compliance and HIPAA standards at all times.
• Meet or exceed daily production standards.
• Meet or exceed daily quality standards.
• Consistent attendance with ability to meet work schedule including the required training period.
• Successful completion of the new hire training and demonstrated proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Research, obtains and enters missing information/demographics for completion of accessions.
• Conducts data entry for completion of accessions.
• Demonstrates competency in eligibility, billing and receivable systems and associated applications.
• Informs customers of billing problems/issue findings and resolutions as appropriate.
• Handles sensitive client and patient interactions.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation for all appropriate transactions.
• Reports problems, and errors to management including PHI breaches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meets the performance goals established for the position in the areas of efficiency, accuracy, quality, patient and client satisfaction and attendance.
• Other duties and tasks as required/cross functional training.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Billing data entry

Customer service

Insurance payor knowledge

Keyboard typing

HIPAA compliance

Reliability & attendance

Windows PC applications

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

Typing speed 60 WPM

Job description

Job Description

Data Entry Clerk - Billing I - Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern

Pay range: $17.20 - $21 / hourSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Job Description

Data Entry Clerk - Billing I - Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern

Pay range: $17.20 - $21 / hourSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Research, obtains and enters missing information/demographics for completion of accessions.
• Conducts data entry for completion of accessions.
• Demonstrates competency in eligibility, billing and receivable systems and associated applications.
• Informs customers of billing problems/issue findings and resolutions as appropriate.
• Handles sensitive client and patient interactions.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation for all appropriate transactions.
• Reports problems, and errors to management including PHI breaches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meets the performance goals established for the position in the areas of efficiency, accuracy, quality, patient and client satisfaction and attendance.
• Other duties and tasks as required/cross functional training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma; GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of Billing Knowledge, Billing Data Entry, Strong Customer Service Skills, and Insurance Payor Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability in using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes strong keyboard and navigation skills, troubleshooting issues and learning new computer programs.
• Maintain Compliance and HIPAA standards at all times.
• Meet or exceed daily production standards.
• Meet or exceed daily quality standards.
• Consistent attendance with ability to meet work schedule including the required training period.
• Successful completion of the new hire training and demonstrated proficiency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Ability to type and maintain a keying average of 60 WPM.
• Understands multiple billing requirements across varies payers and states.
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on departmental needs.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work well with a fast-paced team and environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes.
• Ability to have Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task.

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.