Billing Clerk

Position: Billing Clerk I
SUMMARY:

The Billing Clerk I must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritize, organize, trouble shoot and problem solve. They must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Maintain a professional demeanor with all patients to comply with patient confidentiality (HIPPA) as well as other department managers and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Update pay codes.

* Interviews patients to determine their pay code.

* For patients without medical insurance, analyses income and family date to determine eligibility for sliding fee scale.

* Verifies insurance coverage of patient who claims to have private insurance coverage.

* Explains to patients or responsible relatives, the Health Center's billing policy and the patient's responsibility for paying their bills.

* Furnishes patients with appropriate "Patient Responsibility" forms, for signature.

* Informs billing clerk of any changes in patient's medical chart and the date of the next re-screening.

* Assists cashier with data entry of charges and payments of visit.

* Actively participates in the Quality Management Program.

* Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritize, organize, trouble shoot and problem solve.

* They must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

* Maintain a professional demeanor with all patients to comply with patient confidentiality (HIPPA) as well as other department managers and staff.

* Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with effective verbal and written communication skills preferred.

* Knowledgeable with current ICD 9, ICD 10, CPT Codes & HCPCS

* Must have reliable transportation to commute from clinic locations at any given time during the day to cover the floor or attend meeting and in-service trainings.

* Must be willing to close the Cashier work station every other day until the last patient is seen by the provider. (Floor schedule will be provided 3 weeks in advance).

* Must work every other Saturday a full 8 hour shift and some Holidays