Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join a non-profit organization in New York, NY. In this contract position, you will play a critical role in supporting the clinical billing department by managing data entry tasks and ensuring the accuracy of financial and patient information. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who excel at precision and are passionate about contributing to the operational success of healthcare services.
Responsibilities:
• Enter patient data, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and other billing-related information accurately into the system.
• Verify all entered information against source documents to ensure compliance with billing and coding standards.
• Collaborate with coding specialists to confirm the proper classification of diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Perform routine checks to identify and correct errors, discrepancies, or incomplete entries in the database.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure timely updates to patient and financial data.
• Generate reports to support billing operations and provide insights into data accuracy.
• Assist in resolving issues related to billing discrepancies or missing information.
• Follow established protocols and guidelines for data entry and quality assurance.
• Support the team in meeting deadlines and achieving departmental goals.• Proven experience in data entry or billing-related roles, preferably in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
• Proficiency in numeric data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
• Familiarity with medical billing codes and terminology is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistency and precision.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and resolve data-related issues.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection protocols.