Medical Billing & Patient Services Coordinator

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks an Insurance Billing Clerk to support accurate billing and daily financial processes, including appointment processing, charge and payment reconciliation, and bank deposits. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong data entry, and adherence to corporate policies.

Overtime and callback may be required; professionalism in communication is essential, with a focus on patient satisfaction and confidential record handling within

Qualifications

• One year's current experience with insurance billing and/or medical collection and medical terminology.
• Skill to communicate clearly using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• Collegiate or medical trade training with an Associates Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance, communicates regularly with carriers and other regulatory agencies for reimbursement purposes.
• Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing.
• Maintains working knowledge of insurance co-pays and deductible, and workman's compensation protocols to ensure accurate billing information.
• Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to clinic operations.
• Answers telephones, takes and directs messages on a timely basis according to the direction and location appropriate to maintain continuous work flow.
• Maintains an organized and efficient work environment by keeping files and records neat and orderly to promote a smooth work flow and to ensure confidentiality.
• Coordinates resources necessary to input accurate data, both demographic and medical, collect appropriate fees at time of service and assist patient with financial counseling when appropriate.
• Carries out all other duties assigned by the Clinic Manager in a timely manner.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Typing speed 30 WPM

10-key data entry

Medical terminology

Customer relations

English communication

Windows applications

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

10-key

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks an Insurance Billing Clerk to support accurate billing and daily financial processes, including appointment processing, charge and payment reconciliation, and bank deposits. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong data entry, and adherence to corporate policies.

Overtime and callback may be required; professionalism in communication is essential, with a focus on patient satisfaction and confidential record handling within