Patient Services & Billing Coordinator

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Trumann (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an Insurance Billing Clerk to support patient interactions and billing operations. The role requires knowledge of departmental and corporate policies, accurate billing, appointment processing, and daily reconciliation of charges and payments.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, coordinating with carriers, monthly close procedures, and providing courteous service while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• One year's experience with insurance billing and/or medical collection and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance processes.
• Associates degree or similar training in medical field.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance, communicates with carriers and 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 and compliant 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

Clear communication

Customer service

10-key typing

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

Associates Degree

Collegiate or medical trade completion

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an Insurance Billing Clerk to support patient interactions and billing operations. The role requires knowledge of departmental and corporate policies, accurate billing, appointment processing, and daily reconciliation of charges and payments.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, coordinating with carriers, monthly close procedures, and providing courteous service while maintaining confidentiality.