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