Medical Billing Clerk

Job Title: Billing Clerk

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for gathering charge information, review coding and billing rules and entering charges into the Practice Management system.
 
Location: Silver Pine Medical Group/Remote                       
 
Supervision Received Reports to Billing Manager
 
Supervision Exercised: None
                                                           
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
 
Essential Functions:

• Researches all information needed to complete billing process including getting charge information from physicians.
• Reviews Coding information about procedures performed and diagnosis on charge.
• Reviews billing rules for the payer mix of the practice.
• Keys charge information into entry program and produces billing.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Environmental / Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people.

 
Physical / Mental Demands: Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity for using a calculator or computer keyboard.
 
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.  This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

The jobholder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.
           
Education: High school graduation or GED.
 
Preferred: One year or less billing experience in health care organization.        
 
Knowledge:  

• Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of coding and clinic operating policies.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of insurance industry.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type correspondence.

Skills:

• Skill in computer programs, spreadsheets and applications.
• Skill in using a calculator.
• Skill in typing 40 wpm.

Abilities:

• Ability to understand and interpret policies and regulations.
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetical or numeric system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.