Patient Rep-Phys Billing

Catholic Health Services; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health on Long Island is seeking a Billing Clerk responsible for registering patient demographics, verifying insurance, and processing referrals and pre-certifications for outpatient tests and/or inpatient procedures. You will use EPIC to reconcile copayments and support the billing process.

Ideal candidates have a HS Diploma/GED and some physician billing or medical practice experience. The role includes front-desk support as needed and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Must have physician billing experience.
• Experience working in a medical practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patient demographics, including insurance information and email addresses for MyChart.
• Interpret third-party coverage for patients.
• Handle referrals and pre-certification/authorization for outpatient tests and inpatient procedures.
• Communicate with ancillary staff for insurance requirements.
• Reconcile daily copayments using EPIC deposit tool; complete weekly cash deposits.
• Serve as a resource for staff on all billing aspects.
• Handle patient billing inquiries.
• Collect patient copayments.
• Charge entry.
• Support Front Desk with checking patients in/out and answering phones.

Skills

Physician billing experience

Medical practice experience

Patient data entry

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

EPIC deposit tool

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!

Job Details

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• Must have some physician billing experience
• Experience working in a medical practice is preferred

• Accurately register patient demographics to include insurance information, insurance verification, and email addresses for MyChart
• Ability to interpret third party coverage to patients
• Responsible for patient referrals and pre-certification/authorization for outpatient tests and/or inpatient procedures
• Communicate with other ancillary staff for proper insurance requirements
• EPIC deposit tool: reconcile daily copayments and complete weekly cash deposit
• Serve as a resource for staff including all aspects of billing
• Handle patient billing inquiries
• Collect patient copayments
• Charge Entry
• Support Front Desk with Checking Patients In/Out and Answering Phones as needed
• May be assigned additional duties as needed

Salary Range

USD $24.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

Benefits

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.