Job Description
Medical Billing Clerk Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare invoices for medical services co payments.
- Establishes payment arrangements on current and delinquent patient accounts.
- Contacts and follows up with individuals to reconcile accounts.
- Gathers patient insurance and financial information to generate payment for company.
- Updates and obtains medical authorization for payment from insurers.
- Gathers information needed to secure payment from third party insurances.
- Regularly updates Medicare and Medicaid cost and bad-debt reports, billing, collection and other related information.
- Monitors debts and unresolved patient accounts.
- Collects payments on outstanding accounts thru invoice billing, make payment arrangements.
- Follows all work processes, procedures, while maintaining compliance to the rules and regulations set forth by the company.
- Strives to deliver high-quality results at all times in accordance with standards.
- Protects and keeps all patient information confidential.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office (word, excel, access, power point)
- Works very closely with Medical Billing Manager.
Requirements for the Job
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree desired
- 1-2 years of experience in a medical or healthcare office setting
- Above average critical thinking, communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of TheraNest and NaviNet - must demonstrate this skill set