SENIOR CLERK - 64067182

Senior Clerk

Encounter reconciliation daily to ensure all services have been captured for all client visits. Accurately enter in HMS all of copays, unrecorded services and coding recorded on the Client Encounter form for all clients, followed by correct billing submission as evidence by daily billing reconciliation reports reviewed the unit manager or designee. Entries completed within 2 business days of service. Client flow is reviewed using Patient routing software.

Making sure billing of clients is consistent for all clients per Department and DOH-Hernando policies and procedures. Reconcile Cash Draw and HMS cash draw day sheet at the end of each day. Ensure all client billable services are entered by respective staff and billed accounting to Payor source and cashiering policy. Schedule client's next appointment upon exit as indicated by nursing staff or client request Ensure the influx from School Readiness Clinics workflow is smooth.

When requested/needed, all clients are served as quickly as possible . Enters drop-off immunization records into the FLShots and HMS systems, assuring that all demographic and financial information is correct. Checking to make sure that each minor child has a head of household and policy holder for all insurance except Medicaid. Refugee or foreign immunizations will be entered into FLShots and make sure all immunization records are scanned into HMS.

Issues 680's and religious exemptions once they are certified. Clinic maintenance cancelling and making clinic exceptions in HMS provider's template. Responsible for designee and "need to know" employee for security sets relating to active medical records and immunization card as it relates to performance of assigned duties and responsibilities for security and confidentiality of same. Assist and provide coverage with the Intake Check in process, Reception Desk processing all clients when requested by the needs of the Client Service Department.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner. Ability to speak clearly and correctly. Ability to listen effectively. Ability to record and evaluate data relating to applicant employment or assistance for health care or community services.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to applicant employment or assistance for health care or community services. Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness. Ability to organize and maintain filing systems. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Experience using computers Preferred:
Have one or more years of clerical experience. Have one or more years of experience with Microsoft office applications. Have one or more years working in a medical or professional office. Speak Spanish proficiently