Medical Billing Clerk

Job Description: • Efficient medical billing clerk to prepare invoices and manage patient accounts. • Liaise with patients who have outstanding amounts and deal with collection agencies. • Communicate with medical aid companies and obtain authorization for payment of medical procedures remotely. • Manage patient accounts and prepare invoices. • Input patient information and maintain up-to-date records of patient data using computer software. • Ensure that the patients receive the accounts. • Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and responding to emails. • Acquire and record medical aid details from patients and liaise with the medical aid company to obtain authorization on payments owed by patients. • Follow up with patients on accounts that are late as well as those which are seriously overdue. • Follow work procedures methodically while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the hospital or clinic as well as state and federal laws. • Improve job knowledge and skills by networking and staying abreast of medical service rates in order to ensure up-to-date billing. • Ensure that patient records, accounts, and payments are meticulously handled. • Keep all patient records confidential. Requirements: • A high school diploma or GED. • At least 2 years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting. • Associate's degree in accounting, business, or economics may be preferred. • Basic mathematical skills. • Excellent communication skills to deal with medical insurance companies and to explain financial matters to patients and staff. • Above-average organizational skills to be able to locate files or patient records speedily. • Attention to detail to maintain patient records proficiently and to check that the accounts have been entered accurately. • The ability to process cash or credit card payments. • Proficiency in account data input to prepare statements for patients. • Knowledge of medical coding procedures. Benefits: • paid licensure • paid immunizations • direct payroll deposit • Critical Illness Insurance • LTD Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Accident Insurance • Pet Insurance • EAP • Business Travel Insurance • Health Advocacy Services • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Apply tot his job