Medical Billing Clerk

Revised | January 2018

T.H.E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: MEDICAL BILLER
DEPARTMENT: Finance
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Medical Billing Supervisor, the Medical Biller records
patient charges, prepares billing statements, and records receipt of payments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Accurately and efficiently gather patient information from the progress note and
ensures that the claim forms are completed, electronically signed, and entered into
the electronic billing management system on a daily basis.

- Post all charges and payments into the billing management system.

- Maintain records, as necessary, to re-bill any denials or unpaid claims in a timely
manner.

- Reconcile, and file, outstanding claims to associated remittance advices.

- Follow up on any unpaid claims, including collections of direct patient charges.

- Attend training seminars, as required, to stay current on billing and eligibility issues.

- Communicate regularly with other Medical Billers and share information acquired
regarding billing issues.

- Sort and file patient encounter forms by date.

- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and/or Experience Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of
training and relevant work experience.

- Knowledge of medical terminology; proficient knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes;
ability to research and correct errors.

- Ability to work with diverse population with good communication skills.

- Computer proficiency

- Experience in using an electronic billing management system preferred.

- Experience with Medi-Cal and Medi-Care claims preferred.

- Experience in utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) highly desirable.

- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.