Submits the claims to insurance companies for payment to the provider for services rendered. Takes the data provided by the medical coders and uses it to compile and submit claims to insurance companies and then subsequently bill patients. Performs other work associated with the billing process.

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of 6 months’ medical office billing experience. Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance carriers. Knowledge of computer programs and applications. Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Skilled in gathering, interpreting and reporting insurance information. Skilled in trouble-shooting insurance problems and claims. Skilled in written and verbal communication. Ability to identify claim problems and recommend solutions. Ability to sort and file insurance forms and associated information. Ability to work effectively with patients, employees and the public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Possible exposure to infectious/contagious disease, hazardous chemicals and materials, needle sticks, blood and body fluids.