Missouri Highlands Health Care is seeking to hire a full-time Billing Clerk for the following locations:
- Poplar Bluff, MO
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
The Billing Clerk will be directly supervised by the Billing Supervisor and will be ultimately responsible to the Chief Financial Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Will perform all billing and collection functions established by the Policies and Procedures of Missouri Highlands Health Care.
o Responsible for the billing of Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation claims and Self-pay patients with follow-up on all unpaid and delinquent accounts, on a timely basis.
o Must maintain current knowledge of all billing codes and procedures and their changes
o Must assure accuracy in the performance of all billing procedures.
o Will perform courtesy billing and assist patients in their questions regarding billing, when necessary.
o Should be able to perform all bookkeeping, accounts receivable, typing, filing, correspondence, monthly statements and other functions, as needed.
o Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the billing area.
o Perform all other duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
o Experience in office work and dealing with the public, preferred.
o High school education or GED equivalent is required.
o It is preferred, but not mandatory, that the Billing Clerk have experience in the billing of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurances.
o Must have the ability to plan and organize assignments and be self-motivating.
o Ability to operate a computer and calculator with a high level of accuracy.
o Ability to communicate, effectively and pleasantly, with patients, office personnel and other members of the public.
o Ability and desire to learn new duties quickly and efficiently.
o Possess firm tact and patience in dealing with all people.