Medical Billing Clerk Remote

We need an effective medical billing clerk to draft invoices and monitor patient accounts. In this capacity you will communicate with patients who have outstanding balances which may include engaging with collection agencies. You will also speak with medical aid companies and receive authorization to pay for medical procedures.

To succeed as a medical billing clerk you must regularly monitor patient accounts and make arrangements with the appropriate medical aid to guarantee that payments are settled on time. A professional medical billing clerk understands insurance policies and processes and can answer patient questions quietly and promptly.

Medical Billing Clerk Responsibilities:

Managing patient accounts and creating bills.
Using computer software to enter patient information and keep records up to date.
Ensuring that patients receive their accounts.
Administrative activities include answering phone calls and replying to emails.
Acquiring and recording medical aid information from patients as well as negotiating with the medical aid business to gain authorization for payments owed.
Following up with patients on late accounts as well as those that are significantly past due.
Follow work procedures meticulously while adhering to hospital or clinic rules and regulations as well as state and federal legislation.
Improving employment knowledge and abilities by networking and maintaining current on medical care rates to ensure accurate invoicing.

Medical Billing Clerk Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED.
A minimum of two years of administrative experience in a medical or healthcare context.
An associates degree in accounting business or economics might be recommended.
Basic math skills.
Excellent communication skills for dealing with medical insurance companies and explaining financial issues to patients and staff.
Aboveaverage organizing skills to quickly locate paperwork or patient information.
Attention to detail is required to effectively keep patient records and ensure that accounts are entered correctly.
The capacity to accept cash and credit card payments.
Proficiency in entering account data to generate statements for patients.
Understanding of medical coding procedures.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off