Data Entry Clerk - Billing II

Quest Diagnostics; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Data Entry Clerk - Billing II for a Monday–Friday shift (7:30 AM–4:00 PM Central). This remote-daily role focuses on entering billing data, verifying demographics, and resolving account questions.

You will handle calls, communicate effectively with clients, and ensure HIPAA privacy is maintained throughout all interactions. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in high-volume data entry (preferably healthcare), and proficiency with Word,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or higher.
• 2+ years of recent data entry experience in a high-volume environment, preferably in healthcare.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; 10-Key ability required.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance and privacy at all times.
• Typing speed of at least 50+ WPM and ability to adapt to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research, obtain and enter missing information for accessions.
• Conduct data entry and maintain accurate billing demographics.
• Educate external customers on providing complete billing information.
• Make outbound/answer inbound calls to obtain or resolve information.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and generate reports.

Skills

Typing 50+ WPM

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

10-Key

Job description

Data Entry Clerk - Billing II - Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Central

Pay range: $17.20 - $21 / hour

Salary 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:

• 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.
• Educates external customers on how to provide complete billing information and avoid additional contacts for information.
• Informs customers of billing problems/issue findings and resolutions as appropriate.
• Make outbound calls to clients, patients, carriers and/or any internal or external source as needed to obtain missing or additional information.
• Answer inbound calls from clients, patients, carriers and/or any internal or external source as needed to answer account inquiries or resolve issues.
• Responds to account inquires through written correspondences if unable to resolve via phone.
• Handles sensitive client and patient interactions.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation for all appropriate transactions.
• Generates and/or distributes reports and documentation to internal or external client to obtain missing information.
• Reports problems, errors, and denial trends 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 higher)
• 2+ years of recent work experience in high volume data entry (preferably medical field)
• Maintains a satisfactory level of quality and productivity per department standards.
• 1+ years of working experience with Microsoft Tools including Microsoft Word (creating memos, writing), Microsoft Outlook (setting calendar appointments, email) and Microsoft Excel (creating spreadsheets, filtering, navigating reports)
• Ability to use remote meeting/learning applications including instant messaging and video conferencing.
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is free from distractions and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
• Ability to use remote meeting/learning applications including instant messaging and video conferencing.
• Maintain compliance and HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Typing speed of at least 50+ WPM
• Ability to use 10 Key.
• Ability to adapt to changes & Other duties and tasks as required/cross functional training

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• Healthcare background with medical terminology familiarity of clinical issues
• Demonstrated ability in using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes strong keyboard and navigation skills
• Experience using dual screens with multiple applications at one time.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 67552
• Job Category: Billing
• Posting Date: 08/28/2026, 04:47 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Locations: 1355 N Mittel Blvd, Wood Dale, IL, 60191, US
• Workplace: Remote daily
• Regular or Temporary: Regular
• Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
• Salary Minimum: 16.83
• Salary Range Mid: 21.04
• Salary Maximum: 25.24
• AIP Target %: 0