Billing Clerk- Healthcare - Applied Palliative and Hospice Services : Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe billing/collections clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely completion andsubmission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivabletracking and follow-up.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Accurately enters patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into theinformation system.2. Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims inaccordance with payer requirements and organization policy.3. Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.4. Maintains accurate Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports.5. Maintains complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records.6. Prepares Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient remittances for data entry.7. Alerts appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documentsrequired for billing.8. Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmittingbills to overdue accounts, and alerting the billing manager of seriously overdue accounts.9. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, andother customers.10. Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all times.11. Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operationsas required.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested toperform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. At least two years experience in health care data entry, preferably in hospice care systems.2. At least one year of previous health care related billing experience, preferably in hospicecare billing.3. Able to use IBM-compatible systems and equipment.4. Is a high school graduate or equivalent, two years college preferred.SKILLS REQUIRED1. Organization2. Attention to detail