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