Billing Clerk

CareSTL Health
Saint Louis, MO, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Carestl. is seeking a full-time Billing Clerk responsible for billing duties which includes posting charges, follow-up on claims and assisting patients with billing questions.

Duties :

  • Verifies Medicaid / Medicare / GWTBH insurance coverage
  • Verifies and documents third-party coverage
  • Establishes patient payment plans as necessary
  • Answers patient calls regarding balance inquiries
  • Meets with patients to discuss outstanding balances / disputed services or charges
  • Refers patients to appropriate resources to apply for alternative methods of funding
  • Posts charges that have appropriate charting details
  • Assists in the obtaining of referrals / authorization
  • Notifies provider of coding / billing issues

A Successful Candidate :

  • Good computer skills including the use of database, word processing, and e-mail software
  • Must have the ability to understand and put into practice new directives in a short period of time
  • Knowledge of Third Party, Medicare and Medicaid payers required
  • Knowledge of Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Podiatry and Optometry services
  • Ability to perform accurate data collection and entry on clients
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Ability to read and interpret billing manuals and other relevant materials
  • Ability to use investigative interviewing techniques and to relate to the public
  • Ability to use initiative and be flexible
  • Good oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills : including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and the capability of communicating technical instructions and conducting training sessions
  • Attention to details, good organizational and math skills

Qualifications :

  • Education : High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Medical Coder certification from an accredited program required
  • Experience : 3+ years in healthcare setting required, FQHC preferred
  • Other : Must have reliable transportation.

Additional Information :

  • Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Full benefits package.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center.

All applicants will be consider for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*

27 days ago
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